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#1767 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Student Choice High School

High School · Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) · Peoria, AZ

A charter high school in Peoria, AZ where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8194 W. Deer Valley Rd STE B10, Peoria, AZ 85382

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 32.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.35 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate32%
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$9,768
Chronic Absenteeism62.1%

Students at Student Choice High School score 24% 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 Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

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

Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Student Choice High School 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), 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

$93,387

Median home value

$408,000

Median rent

$1,875/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunrise Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.57–120.5 mi1,973Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.76–120.8 mi626Compare →
Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.17–121.7 mi2,562Compare →
Mountain Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.07–121.8 mi2,787Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$9,768NCES 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.

Student Choice High School is listed in GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Student Choice High School

Student Choice High School is a public high school in Peoria, AZ, part of Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997), serving approximately 235 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,767 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Student Choice High School

What grades does Student Choice High School serve?

Student Choice High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Student Choice High School?

Student Choice High School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

How does Student Choice High School rank in AZ?

Student Choice High School ranks #1,767 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Student Choice High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Student Choice High School 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 Student Choice High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Student Choice High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Student Choice High School a charter school?

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

Is Student Choice High School a Title I school?

No, Student Choice High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
235
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.1%
4-Year Graduation
32.0%
Area population (ZIP 85382)
43,109
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 85382; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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