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Precision Academy

High School · Avondale Learning Dba Precision Academy (79929) · Phoenix, AZ

A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

7318 W LYNWOOD ST, Phoenix, AZ 85035

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.31 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 Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$12,652
Chronic Absenteeism77.1%

Students at Precision Academy 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 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Precision 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$57,790

Median home value

$244,300

Median rent

$1,390/mo

College educated

10.1%

Homeownership

46.4%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85035; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Midtown High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi10Compare →
Trevor Browne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–121.3 mi2,803Compare →
Pan-american Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.9K–121.7 mi1,170Compare →
South Ridge High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.49–122.0 mi379Compare →

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.

Avondale Learning Dba Precision Academy (79929)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,652NCES 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.

Precision Academy is listed in Avondale Learning dba Precision Academy (79929); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Precision Academy

Precision Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Avondale Learning Dba Precision Academy (79929), serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,941 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Precision Academy

What grades does Precision Academy serve?

Precision Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Precision Academy?

Precision Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

How does Precision Academy rank in AZ?

Precision Academy ranks #1,941 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Precision Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Precision Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Precision Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Precision Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Precision Academy a charter school?

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

Is Precision Academy a Title I school?

No, Precision Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.1%
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 85035)
52,002
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
27.2
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.
  • 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 85035; 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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