Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)

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Tempe, Arizona - 2 schools

An equity score of 7/100 ranks Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) #435 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,768 per pupil, Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) ranks #491 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,040
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$9,768
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) operates 2 public schools serving 2,040 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 $9,768 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 , 100.0% state, 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 7/100, ranked #435 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 51.9% Hispanic or Latino, 36.3% White, 7.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Student Choice High School, enrolling 1,540 students (88% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Student Choice High School, at 201 students, a 8x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Student Choice High School accounts for 75.5% of all Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) a distant remainder — means Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)-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

Where does the funding come from?

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Federal
100.0%
State
-
Local

Funding Equity

7
Equity Score
435 / 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 2 schools in Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997).

White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.1%
Other 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)

School Enrollment
Student Choice High School
Charter
1,540
Student Choice High School
Charter
201

How Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Colorado River Union High School District (4381) Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Balsz Elementary District (4268) Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Winslow Unified District (4387) Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Thatcher Unified District (4219) Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)'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 Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)?

Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 2,040 students.

How much does Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) spend per student?

Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) spends $9,768 per student. The district has an equity score of 7/100, ranking #435 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)?

Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) students are 51.9% Hispanic or Latino, 36.3% White, 7.7% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997)?

Gar Llc Dba Student Choice High School (78997) has an equity score of 7/100, ranking #435 out of 437 districts in Arizona.