Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) #333 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,406 per pupil, Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) ranks #549 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,022
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,406
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) operates 1 public schools serving 1,022 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 $8,406 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 2.9% local, 89.3% state, and 7.9% 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 23/100, ranked #333 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 849:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 70.4% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Ridgeline Academy Inc., enrolling 849 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Ridgeline Academy Inc. accounts for 83.1% of all Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) a distant remainder — means Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) student-counselor ratio is 849:1 — 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

Where does the funding come from?

7.9%
Federal
89.3%
State
2.9%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
333 / 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 Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301).

White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 4.6%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

849:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)

School Enrollment
Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Charter
849

How Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Anthem Preparatory Academy (90532) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lead Charter Schools (79967) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Maryvale Preparatory Academy (90861) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Empower College Prep (91277) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)'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 Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)?

Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,022 students.

How much does Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) spend per student?

Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) spends $8,406 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #333 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)?

Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) students are 70.4% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% Asian, 3.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)?

Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301) has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #333 out of 437 districts in Arizona.