Enrollment
679
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040005600781 Charter school
Arizona School for the Arts — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Arizona School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Arizona School for the Arts (4345) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arizona School for the Arts reports 679 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Arizona School for the Arts (4345) spends $10,906 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.1% from local sources (property taxes), 82.7% from the state, and 5.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arizona School for the Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 679 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
47.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,906
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 679 Top 77% in Arizona — larger than 23% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040005600781
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arizona School for the Arts (4345), which includes Arizona School for the Arts.
$10,906
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.1%
State 82.7%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Arizona School for the Arts
How many students attend Arizona School for the Arts?
Arizona School for the Arts has 679 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Arizona School for the Arts is White at 48.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona School for the Arts?
Arizona School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.