Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy's student population of 295 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy 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 South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy is 0.68, which is more 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
#1224 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
49%
Black
38%
6%
White
6%
33%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
53%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy's ranking?
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy is ranked #1224 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy?
295 students attend South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy?
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy offer ?
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy part of?
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy is part of South Phoenix Academy Inc. (91108) School District.
In what neighborhood is South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy located?
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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