Below Average
#1642 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
High School · Edkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981) · Mesa, AZ
An Edkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981) charter high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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
$69,474
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ombudsman - Charter WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 125 | Compare → |
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| Ombudsman Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Thrivepoint High School at Union HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Edkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,589NCES 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.
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics is listed in Edkey Inc. dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory for Arts and (79981), serving approximately 280 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
What grades does Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics serve?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
How does Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics rank in AZ?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics ranks #1,642 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics's MySchoolScout rating?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics a charter school?
Yes, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics a Title I school?
No, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (602) 266-4278
- Area population (ZIP 85204)
- 65,018
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
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 85204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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