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#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.

Charter

3775 E UNION HILLS DR, Phoenix, AZ 85050

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+38.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,155
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Students at Aaec - Paradise Valley score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
77%

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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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

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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

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paradise Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.47–120.9 mi1,886Compare →
West-mec - Paradise Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.9 mi14Compare →
Pinnacle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.07–121.8 mi2,501Compare →
West-mec - Pinnacle High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.9 mi5Compare →

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%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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