Paideia Liberal Arts Academy

Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is a charter high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, offering education to students in grades 7 through 12. With an enrollment of 238 students, the school is nestled in a large city setting, providing a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Paideia focuses on a liberal arts curriculum, aiming to foster critical thinking and a broad understanding of the world.

The school's MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10, placing it 48th percentile among Arizona schools, indicates there is room for academic growth and development. Students at Paideia performed at 47% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 22% proficient or above in Math, suggesting areas for improvement in math proficiency. The school's neighborhood in the 85042 ZIP code has a median household income of $78,282 and a median home value of $309,600.

Approximately 27% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 15.3%. Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is situated in a community that values education and offers a supportive environment for students to thrive.

Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.