How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky | Charles W. Harris School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | 875 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.9% | 69.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky | Charles W. Harris School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,873 | $11,949 |
| District | Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) | Cartwright School District #83 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky | Charles W. Harris School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| African American | 6.3% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88.4% | 94.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky | Charles W. Harris School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1295:1 | 900:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.6% | 34.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
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.