Below Average
#1784 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Phoenix Digital Academy
High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3701 W THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85019
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Digital Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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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Where Phoenix Digital 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$58,767
Median home value
$255,700
Median rent
$1,342/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Phoenix High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Think Through AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Arizona Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Bostrom Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
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.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 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 Digital Academy is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Digital Academy
Phoenix Digital Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 890 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Digital Academy
What grades does Phoenix Digital Academy serve?
Phoenix Digital Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix Digital Academy?
Phoenix Digital Academy has an enrollment of approximately 890 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Digital Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Digital Academy is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Digital Academy rank in AZ?
Phoenix Digital Academy ranks #1,784 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Phoenix Digital Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Digital Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Digital Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Digital Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Phoenix Digital Academy a charter school?
No, Phoenix Digital Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Digital Academy a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Digital Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 890
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 764-0860
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85019)
- 26,974
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 85019; 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
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