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#64 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 28% of private schools

Autism Academy for Education and Development

High School · Glendale, AZ

A private high school in Glendale, AZ serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

6910 W BELL RD., STE C, Glendale, AZ 85308

  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Enrollment95
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Autism Academy for Education and Development 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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

$95,512

Median home value

$420,100

Median rent

$1,777/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White49.5%
Hispanic27.4%
Two or More10.5%
Black9.5%
Asian3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cactus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.57–121.2 mi1,046Compare →
Desert Heights Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–121.6 mi897Compare →
Southwest Indian Schools/living Word AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–101.8 mi8Compare →
Sunflower SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.9 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Autism Academy for Education and Development is listed in Glendale, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Autism Academy for Education and Development

Autism Academy for Education and Development is a private high school in Glendale, AZ, serving approximately 95 students in grades 5th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Autism Academy for Education and Development

What grades does Autism Academy for Education and Development serve?

Autism Academy for Education and Development serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Autism Academy for Education and Development?

Autism Academy for Education and Development has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Autism Academy for Education and Development?

The student-teacher ratio at Autism Academy for Education and Development is 11.9:1. 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 Education and Development rank in AZ?

Autism Academy for Education and Development ranks #64 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Autism Academy for Education and Development's MySchoolScout rating?

Autism Academy for Education and Development has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Education and Development a private school?

Yes, Autism Academy for Education and 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 Education and Development a religious school?

No, Autism Academy for Education and Development is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
95
Gender Split
76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85308)
65,159
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
41.7
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 85308; 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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