Below Average
#1603 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
High School · The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) · Phoenix, AZ
A The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) charter high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1535 E BASELINE RD, Phoenix, AZ 85042
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Paideia Liberal Arts Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
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Where Paideia Liberal Arts Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$86,837
Median home value
$353,400
Median rent
$1,495/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Paideia Academy of South PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Aaec - Smcc CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| 91st Psalm Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Sorrow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Paideia Academies Inc (91250)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,721NCES 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.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is listed in The Paideia Academies Inc (91250); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250), serving approximately 238 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,603 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
What grades does Paideia Liberal Arts Academy serve?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
How does Paideia Liberal Arts Academy rank in AZ?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy ranks #1,603 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy has 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (602) 343-3043
- Area population (ZIP 85042)
- 45,575
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 85042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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