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#133 of 225 private schools in AZ

Banner Academy

High School · Tempe, AZ

A private high school in Tempe, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

1410 W 10TH PL, Tempe, AZ 85281

  • 4:1 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)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,134
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index38%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Enrollment32
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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 Banner 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • 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

$59,084

Median home value

$364,200

Median rent

$1,531/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85281; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White75.0%
Hispanic12.5%
Black6.2%
Native American3.1%
Two or More3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tempe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.4 mi1,485Compare →
Pinnacle High School - TempeCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–121.8 mi28Compare →
Pinnacle Online High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.16–121.8 mi229Compare →
Great Hearts Online - ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–122.1 mi251Compare →

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.

Banner Academy is listed in Tempe, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Banner Academy

Banner Academy is a private high school in Tempe, AZ, serving approximately 32 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Banner Academy

What grades does Banner Academy serve?

Banner Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Banner Academy?

Banner Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Banner Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Banner Academy rank in AZ?

Banner Academy ranks #133 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Banner Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Banner Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Banner Academy a private school?

Yes, Banner Academy 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 Banner Academy a religious school?

No, Banner Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85281)
70,726
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
25.3
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 85281; 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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