American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) #106 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,402 per pupil, American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) ranks #325 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

373
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,402
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) operates 1 public schools serving 373 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 $11,402 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.5% local, 80.2% state, and 19.4% 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 53/100, ranked #106 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 62.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% White, 8.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sun Valley High School, enrolling 345 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sun Valley High School accounts for 92.5% of all American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) a distant remainder — means American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) reports 55.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

19.4%
Federal
80.2%
State
0.5%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
106 / 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. Sun Val (79877).

White 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.5%
Other 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877)

School Enrollment
Sun Valley High School
Charter
345

How American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Estrella Educational Foundation (92988) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ray Unified District (4438) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson (1001399) Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Presidio School (4425) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (89914) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877)'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. Sun Val (79877)?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 373 students.

How much does American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) spend per student?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) spends $11,402 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #106 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877)?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) students are 62.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% White, 8.7% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877)?

American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Sun Val (79877) has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #106 out of 437 districts in Arizona.