Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 17/100 ranks Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) #397 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,495 per pupil, Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) ranks #451 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,059
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,495
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) operates 1 public schools serving 1,059 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 $9,495 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 19.8% local, 76.8% state, and 3.5% 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 17/100, ranked #397 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 1079:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 32.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale, enrolling 1,079 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale accounts for 100.0% of all Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) a distant remainder — means Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857)-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 Scottsdale (90857) student-counselor ratio is 1079:1 — 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 Scottsdale (90857) chronic absenteeism rate is 32.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.5%
Federal
76.8%
State
19.8%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
397 / 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 Scottsdale (90857).

White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 9.5%
Multiracial 10.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1079:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857)

School Enrollment
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter
1,079

How Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (92768) Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Pinon Unified District (4390) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa (834265) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Career Success Schools (79047) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Empower College Prep (91277) Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857)'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 Scottsdale (90857)?

Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,059 students.

How much does Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) spend per student?

Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) spends $9,495 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #397 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857)?

Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) students are 64.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857)?

Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale (90857) has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #397 out of 437 districts in Arizona.