How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carl Hayden High School | Southwest Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,079 | 223 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 27:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.0% | 67.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carl Hayden High School | Southwest Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,194 | $12,750 |
| District | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | Southwest Leadership Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carl Hayden High School | Southwest Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| African American | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.6% | 91.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carl Hayden High School | Southwest Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 249:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.4% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 159 | 3 |
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.