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#672 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 33% in state

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12

High School · Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Sierra Vista, AZ

A charter high school in Sierra Vista, AZ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

900 CARMELITA DR, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$10,814
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,895/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Vista), 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

$60,822

Median home value

$218,100

Median rent

$985/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Ctd - Cochise CollegeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$10,814NCES 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.

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 is listed in Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 is a public high school in Sierra Vista, AZ, part of Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191), serving approximately 137 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12

What grades does Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 serve?

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12?

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.

How does Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 rank in AZ?

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 ranks #672 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12's MySchoolScout rating?

Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 a charter school?

Yes, Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 a Title I school?

No, Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12 is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
137
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 85635)
34,958
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
39.8
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 85635; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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