How do these schools compare?
| Metric | AAEC - SMCC Campus | Paideia Liberal Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 426 | 266 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.8% | 67.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | AAEC - SMCC Campus | Paideia Liberal Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,010 | $9,721 |
| District | Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (85816) | The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | AAEC - SMCC Campus | Paideia Liberal Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.8% | 10.9% |
| African American | 5.2% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89.0% | 68.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | AAEC - SMCC Campus | Paideia Liberal Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 473:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.7% | 54.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.