Serving 617 students in grades 7-12, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12's student population of 617 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 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 Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is 0.60, 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
#1135 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12's ranking?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is ranked #1135 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12?
The graduation rate of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12?
617 students attend Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 offer ?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 part of?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is part of Career Success Schools (79047).
In what neighborhood is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 located?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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