Excellent
#3 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 1% of private schools
Southwestern Academy
High School · Rimrock, AZ
A private high school in Rimrock, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.
8800 E RANCH CAMPUS RD, Rimrock, AZ 86335
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,540
Median home value
$291,900
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Southwestern Academy is listed in Rimrock, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southwestern Academy
Southwestern Academy is a private high school in Rimrock, AZ, serving approximately 113 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Academy
What grades does Southwestern Academy serve?
Southwestern Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwestern Academy?
Southwestern Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southwestern Academy rank in AZ?
Southwestern Academy ranks #3 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Southwestern Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwestern Academy a private school?
Yes, Southwestern Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southwestern Academy a religious school?
No, Southwestern Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Phone
- (626) 799-5010
- Area population (ZIP 86335)
- 4,744
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 63.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 86335; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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