American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) #128 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,346 per pupil, American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) ranks #353 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

408
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,346
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) operates 1 public schools serving 408 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,346 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.1% local, 79.9% state, and 19.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 50/100, ranked #128 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 69.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% African American, 2.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is South Ridge High School, enrolling 359 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

South Ridge High School accounts for 88.0% of all American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) a distant remainder — means American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) chronic absenteeism rate is 69.1% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.0%
Federal
79.9%
State
1.1%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
128 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334).

White 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
African American 7.5%
Multiracial 0.8%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

69.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)

School Enrollment
South Ridge High School
Charter
359

How American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Asu Preparatory Academy (92325) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Benchmark School Inc. (10972) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Phoenix Education Management Llc (4340) Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 408 students.

How much does American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) spend per student?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) spends $10,346 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #128 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) students are 88.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% African American, 2.5% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334)?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. South R (88334) has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #128 out of 437 districts in Arizona.