- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040065303069Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #35 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics ranks #35 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040065303069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
173 on latest CCD 040065303069 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
173 enr · 32.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School (235 students)
Resource Investment Index #35 of 65 high schools in Phoenix. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics compares
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics vs Arizona and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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Think Through Academy
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Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
How many students attend Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics?
32.9% of students at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics ranks #35 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)?
Besides Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics, Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) also operates Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School (235 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) district page for the complete list.