Excellent
#194 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 10% in state
Aaec - Paradise Valley
High School · Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331) · Phoenix, AZ
An Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331) charter high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3775 E UNION HILLS DR, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Aaec - Paradise Valley score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Aaec - Paradise Valley sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,389
Median home value
$564,200
Median rent
$2,200/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,886 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Paradise Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,501 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Pinnacle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aaec - Paradise Valley is listed in Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aaec - Paradise Valley
Aaec - Paradise Valley is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331), serving approximately 300 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aaec - Paradise Valley
What grades does Aaec - Paradise Valley serve?
Aaec - Paradise Valley serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Aaec - Paradise Valley?
Aaec - Paradise Valley has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
How does Aaec - Paradise Valley rank in AZ?
Aaec - Paradise Valley ranks #194 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Aaec - Paradise Valley's MySchoolScout rating?
Aaec - Paradise Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aaec - Paradise Valley?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aaec - Paradise Valley has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aaec - Paradise Valley a charter school?
Yes, Aaec - Paradise Valley is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aaec - Paradise Valley a Title I school?
No, Aaec - Paradise Valley is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (602) 569-1101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 85050)
- 32,669
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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