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#920 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 46% in state
Metropolitan Arts Institute
High School · Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metropolitan Arts Institute score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 Metropolitan Arts Institute 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$55,833
Median home value
$447,000
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Arizona School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 759 | Compare → |
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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.
Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,904NCES 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.
Metropolitan Arts Institute is listed in Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metropolitan Arts Institute
Metropolitan Arts Institute is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181), serving approximately 251 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metropolitan Arts Institute
What grades does Metropolitan Arts Institute serve?
Metropolitan Arts Institute serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Metropolitan Arts Institute?
Metropolitan Arts Institute has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
How does Metropolitan Arts Institute rank in AZ?
Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks #920 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Metropolitan Arts Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Metropolitan Arts Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Metropolitan Arts Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metropolitan Arts Institute has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metropolitan Arts Institute a charter school?
Yes, Metropolitan Arts Institute is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Metropolitan Arts Institute a Title I school?
No, Metropolitan Arts Institute is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (602) 258-9500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85007)
- 13,555
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 85007; 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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