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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

Summary

Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Mesa, Arizona, with a student population of 103. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Arizona high schools and has maintained impressive graduation rates, outpacing the state average.

Academically, Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa stands out. The school has ranked in the top 53 out of 509 Arizona high schools and the top 87 out of 464 high schools in the past two school years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students have demonstrated strong performance across various subgroups, ranking 5th out of 172 Arizona high schools for special education students and 12th out of 201 high schools for African American students in 2022-2023. The school's test scores in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science also exceed the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Heritage Academy, Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa generally outperforms them in academic metrics. However, the school's enrollment has decreased from 103 students in 2022-2023 to 59 students in the online AAEC Online program, which is also part of the Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC. district. Despite this decline, the school's diverse student population and strong performance across various measures make it a standout educational institution in the Mesa, Arizona area.

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

1440 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202-4848

(480) 222-3999

District: Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC.

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.8%

Hispanic:

28.9%

Asian:

7.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2021 → 74th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (77%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2021

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg53%

Arizona avg40%

Not ranked this year

Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	69.6	121 of 469	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	87 of 464	81.3%	★★★★☆
2021	88.0	53 of 509	89.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	90.5	12 of 201	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	20.2	221 of 301	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.0	202 of 306	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	46.0	134 of 238	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.3	131 of 231	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.1	116 of 406	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	40.9	216 of 456	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	139 of 492	71.7%	★★★★☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	30.5	48 of 116	58.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.6	38 of 130	70.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	41.2	192 of 441	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.8	68 of 479	85.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	46.8	162 of 347	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.9	64 of 168	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	72.4	98 of 429	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	86.7	49 of 455	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	99.6	14 of 492	97.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	58.2	126 of 374	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	99.0	5 of 172	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	4 of 380	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	100.0	1 of 422	99.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	72.2	85 of 371	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	55 of 409	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	94.2	26 of 448	94.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)97th percentile+23 vs school

African American (2023)94th percentile+20 vs school

Male (2023)77th percentile+3 vs school

White (2023)77th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2023)71st percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)66th percentile-23 vs school

Foster Care (2022)59th percentile-23 vs school

Hispanic (2022)56th percentile-25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)53rd percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2022)44th percentile-38 vs school

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School	Students/Teachers	Ranking ()	Ranking ()	AASA English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	1440 S Longmore	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 222-3999	97	6	16.1	58 (59.8%)	2 (2.1%)	28 (28.9%)	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)	46.0		$00			$00
AAEC Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1440 S Longhorn	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 222-3999	51	7	7.2	33 (64.7%)	1 (2.0%)	13 (25.5%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	(n/a)	62.0		$00			$00
East Valley Academy	Public	9-12	855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-9350	295	15	19.4	35 (11.9%)	12 (4.1%)	200 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)	(n/a)		$10,293	$06	$03	$14	$9,711	$573	$10,285
EVIT - East Valley Academy	Public	9-12	855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Crossroads at East Valley Academy	Public	5-12	855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-9350	19	4	4.7	4 (21.1%)	1 (5.3%)	12 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)
International Commerce High School MCG	Public, Charter	9-12	1855 S Country Club Dr	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 317-5900	50	4	14.2	14 (28.0%)	3 (6.0%)	26 (52.0%)	3 (6.0%)	4 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)
EVIT - East Valley Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	1601 W Main St	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	300	89	3.3	239 (79.7%)	24 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.3%)	(n/a)			$00			$00
Paul Revere Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1601 W Main St	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Paul Revere Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4000	58	5	11.6	32 (55.2%)	7 (12.1%)	13 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	(n/a)
Valley Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2150 Southern Avenue STE 713	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Kestrel Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 621-3383	30	7	4.6	8 (26.7%)	2 (6.7%)	17 (56.7%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)			$00			$00
Riverview High School	Public	7-12	1501 W Guadalupe Rd	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-5363	14	5	2.8	2 (14.3%)	1 (7.1%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa

How many students attend Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa?

In the 2024-25 school year, 97 students attended Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa.

What is the racial makeup of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa?

Students at Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa are 60% White, 29% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa	Public, Charter	9-12	1440 S Longmore	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 222-3999	97	6	16.1		58 (59.8%)	2 (2.1%)	28 (28.9%)	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	46.0		$00			$00
AAEC Online	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1440 S Longhorn	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 222-3999	51	7	7.2		33 (64.7%)	1 (2.0%)	13 (25.5%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)	62.0		$00			$00
East Valley Academy	Public	9-12	855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 472-9350	295	15	19.4		35 (11.9%)	12 (4.1%)	200 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.7%)								(n/a)		$10,293	$06	$03	$14	$9,711	$573	$10,285
EVIT - East Valley Academy	Public	9-12	855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crossroads at East Valley Academy	Public	5-12	855 W 8th Ave	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-9350	19	4	4.7		4 (21.1%)	1 (5.3%)	12 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
International Commerce High School MCG	Public, Charter	9-12	1855 S Country Club Dr	Mesa	85210	Maricopa County	Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 317-5900	50	4	14.2		14 (28.0%)	3 (6.0%)	26 (52.0%)	3 (6.0%)	4 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
EVIT - East Valley Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	1601 W Main St	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	300	89	3.3		239 (79.7%)	24 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.3%)								(n/a)			$00			$00
Paul Revere Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1601 W Main St	Mesa	85201	Maricopa County	Paul Revere Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 461-4000	58	5	11.6		32 (55.2%)	7 (12.1%)	13 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)								(n/a)
Valley Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2150 Southern Avenue STE 713	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Kestrel Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 621-3383	30	7	4.6		8 (26.7%)	2 (6.7%)	17 (56.7%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$00			$00
Riverview High School	Public	7-12	1501 W Guadalupe Rd	Mesa	85202	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(480) 472-5363	14	5	2.8		2 (14.3%)	1 (7.1%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)