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#1250 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Bostrom Alternative Center
High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3535 N 27TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85017
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bostrom Alternative Center score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bostrom Alternative Center 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$51,737
Median home value
$242,900
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bostrom Alternative Center is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bostrom Alternative Center
Bostrom Alternative Center is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 313 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,250 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bostrom Alternative Center
What grades does Bostrom Alternative Center serve?
Bostrom Alternative Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bostrom Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bostrom Alternative Center is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bostrom Alternative Center rank in AZ?
Bostrom Alternative Center ranks #1,250 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Bostrom Alternative Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Bostrom Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bostrom Alternative Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bostrom Alternative Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bostrom Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Bostrom Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bostrom Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Bostrom Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 764-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85017)
- 44,336
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 24.9
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 85017; 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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