Excellent
#13 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 5% of private schools
Autism Academy for Ed & Development
High School · Tempe, AZ
A private high school in Tempe, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.
7541 S WILLOW DR, Tempe, AZ 85283
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Autism Academy for Ed & Development sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), 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
$81,073
Median home value
$409,800
Median rent
$1,669/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe EastCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Online - WmcbCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Marcos De Niza High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,458 | Compare → |
| James Madison Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 140 | 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.
Autism Academy for Ed & Development is listed in Tempe, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Autism Academy for Ed & Development
Autism Academy for Ed & Development is a private high school in Tempe, AZ, serving approximately 116 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Autism Academy for Ed & Development
What grades does Autism Academy for Ed & Development serve?
Autism Academy for Ed & Development serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Autism Academy for Ed & Development?
Autism Academy for Ed & Development has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Autism Academy for Ed & Development?
The student-teacher ratio at Autism Academy for Ed & Development is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Autism Academy for Ed & Development rank in AZ?
Autism Academy for Ed & Development ranks #13 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Autism Academy for Ed & Development's MySchoolScout rating?
Autism Academy for Ed & Development has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Autism Academy for Ed & Development a private school?
Yes, Autism Academy for Ed & Development is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Autism Academy for Ed & Development a religious school?
No, Autism Academy for Ed & Development is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Gender Split
- 85% M / 15% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 525-6197
- Area population (ZIP 85283)
- 46,789
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 85283; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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