Very Good
#673 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 34% in state
Arizona School for the Arts
High School · Arizona School for the Arts (4345) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1410 N 3RD ST, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arizona School for the Arts score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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 Arizona School for the Arts 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
$71,250
Median home value
$365,500
Median rent
$1,759/mo
College educated
59.4%
Homeownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Arizona School for the Arts (4345)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,200NCES 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 School for the Arts is listed in Arizona School For The Arts (4345); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arizona School for the Arts
Arizona School for the Arts is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Arizona School for the Arts (4345), serving approximately 759 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arizona School for the Arts
What grades does Arizona School for the Arts serve?
Arizona School for the Arts serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Arizona School for the Arts?
Arizona School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
How does Arizona School for the Arts rank in AZ?
Arizona School for the Arts ranks #673 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Arizona School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Arizona School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arizona School for the Arts has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arizona School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Arizona School for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arizona School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Arizona School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 759
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (602) 257-1444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85004)
- 11,178
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
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 85004; 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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