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#1178 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Arizona Virtual Academy
School · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) · Phoenix, AZ
A Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405) charter school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
99 E VIRGINIA AVE STE 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arizona Virtual Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Virtual Academy 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 56Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Phoenix Central PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Holy Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,882NCES 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 Virtual Academy is listed in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arizona Virtual Academy
Arizona Virtual Academy is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405), serving approximately 4,499 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arizona Virtual Academy
What grades does Arizona Virtual Academy serve?
Arizona Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Arizona Virtual Academy?
Arizona Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 4,499 students.
How does Arizona Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Arizona Virtual Academy ranks #1,178 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Arizona Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arizona Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arizona Virtual Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arizona Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Arizona Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arizona Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Arizona Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 4,499
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 476-1320
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- 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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