Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope's student population of 337 students has grown by 178% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
49%
Black
17%
6%
White
18%
33%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope's ranking?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is ranked #1662 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
337 students attend Scholars Academy Sunnyslope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scholars Academy Sunnyslope offer ?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope part of?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is part of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) School District.
In what neighborhood is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope located?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 31 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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