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#207 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 10% in state

Phoenix Coding Academy

High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4445 N CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85012

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,194
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Phoenix Coding Academy score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 65% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Phoenix Coding 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • 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

$80,242

Median home value

$701,200

Median rent

$1,693/mo

College educated

60%

Homeownership

39%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.1 mi1,758Compare →
Pxu CityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.1 mi57Compare →
Brophy College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition5.2private6–120.3 mi1,407Compare →
Xavier College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition5.4private9–120.4 mi1,122Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#2 of 18
District spending per student
$13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Phoenix Coding Academy is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Phoenix Coding Academy

Phoenix Coding Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 236 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phoenix Coding Academy

What grades does Phoenix Coding Academy serve?

Phoenix Coding Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Phoenix Coding Academy?

Phoenix Coding Academy has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Coding Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Coding Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phoenix Coding Academy rank in AZ?

Phoenix Coding Academy ranks #207 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Phoenix Coding Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Phoenix Coding Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Phoenix Coding Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Coding Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Phoenix Coding Academy a charter school?

No, Phoenix Coding Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Phoenix Coding Academy a Title I school?

No, Phoenix Coding Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85012)
8,880
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
37.7
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 85012; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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