Summary:
The 86001 zip code area of Flagstaff, Arizona is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions like BASIS Flagstaff, Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, and Haven Montessori Charter School leading the way in academic achievement.
BASIS Flagstaff, a public charter school serving grades K-12, stands out with exceptional test scores, with 89% of 11th graders proficient or better in science, 96% proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 97% proficient or better in mathematics. These results significantly outperform the district and state averages. Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, a public charter high school, also ranks 27th out of 271 Arizona high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a 79% proficiency rate in 11th grade English Language Arts, much higher than the state average of 40%. Haven Montessori Charter School, an elementary school, is ranked 158th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with a high spending per student of $14,785.
In contrast, the traditional public schools in the district, such as Flagstaff High School, have lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores compared to the charter schools. The student-teacher ratios also vary widely, with the charter schools tending to have lower ratios. Interestingly, higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as evidenced by the performance of Haven Montessori Charter School. Overall, the data suggests that the charter school model may be more effective in this area, but there are still significant disparities in educational quality across the 86001 zip code.
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