Serving 469 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman Online Academy 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ombudsman Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ombudsman Online Academy's student population of 469 students has grown by 149% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Ombudsman Online 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 Ombudsman Online Academy 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
#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)
≤20%
24%
American Indian
9%
5%
Hispanic
56%
49%
Black
15%
6%
White
18%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ombudsman Online Academy's ranking?
Ombudsman Online Academy 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 Ombudsman Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman Online Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ombudsman Online Academy?
469 students attend Ombudsman Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ombudsman Online Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ombudsman Online Academy offer ?
Ombudsman Online Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman Online Academy part of?
Ombudsman Online Academy is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.A Subsidiary (4323) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman Online Academy located?
Ombudsman Online Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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