Below Average
#1719 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Cornerstone Charter School
High School · Cornerstone Charter Schoolinc (79077) · New River, AZ
A charter high school in New River, AZ where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3826 W ARACELY DR, New River, AZ 85087
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Charter School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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).
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Where Cornerstone Charter School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,688
Median home value
$510,800
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,702 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Washington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Gompers Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Asdb - Phoenix Day School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cornerstone Charter Schoolinc (79077)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,007NCES 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.
Cornerstone Charter School is listed in Cornerstone Charter SchoolInc (79077); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Charter School
Cornerstone Charter School is a public high school in New River, AZ, part of Cornerstone Charter Schoolinc (79077), serving approximately 140 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,719 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Charter School
What grades does Cornerstone Charter School serve?
Cornerstone Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Charter School?
Cornerstone Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
How does Cornerstone Charter School rank in AZ?
Cornerstone Charter School ranks #1,719 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Cornerstone Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Cornerstone Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Charter School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornerstone Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Charter School a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.6%
- Phone
- (602) 595-2198
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85087)
- 9,835
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 85087; 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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