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#1713 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest

High School · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) · Peoria, AZ

An Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) charter high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

9516 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 22.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,510

Students at Ombudsman - Charter Northwest score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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 Ombudsman - Charter Northwest 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), 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

$64,563

Median home value

$278,300

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85345; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Peoria Accelerated High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–120.8 mi528Compare →
Peoria Flex AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.88–121.5 mi98Compare →
Peoria High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–121.5 mi1,573Compare →
Ombudsman - Charter EastCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–12Not available110Compare →

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.

Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$8,510NCES 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.

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is listed in Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ombudsman - Charter Northwest

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is a public high school in Peoria, AZ, part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323), serving approximately 156 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ombudsman - Charter Northwest

What grades does Ombudsman - Charter Northwest serve?

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter Northwest?

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

How does Ombudsman - Charter Northwest rank in AZ?

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest ranks #1,713 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest's MySchoolScout rating?

Ombudsman - Charter Northwest 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 Ombudsman - Charter Northwest?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ombudsman - Charter Northwest has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest a charter school?

Yes, Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest a Title I school?

No, Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
156
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
4-Year Graduation
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 85345)
61,822
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
37
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 85345; 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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