Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) #382 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,239 per pupil, Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) ranks #480 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

538
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,239
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) operates 1 public schools serving 538 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 $9,239 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 12.9% local, 82.2% state, and 4.9% 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 18/100, ranked #382 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 522:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 22.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.6% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete, enrolling 522 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete accounts for 97.0% of all Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) a distant remainder — means Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) student-counselor ratio is 522:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) chronic absenteeism rate is 22.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) is typically wider than the Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
82.2%
State
12.9%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
382 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312).

White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 6.7%
Multiracial 7.9%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

522:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)

School Enrollment
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete
Charter
522

How Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cholla Academy (5186) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lincoln Preparatory Academy (92657) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School Inc. (85516) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix (1000568) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92863) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)'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 Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)?

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 538 students.

How much does Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) spend per student?

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) spends $9,239 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #382 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)?

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) students are 55.6% White, 26.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 2.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312)?

Archway Classical Academy Arete (92312) has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #382 out of 437 districts in Arizona.