How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High School | Phoenix Coding Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 224 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.0% | 52.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High School | Phoenix Coding Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,194 | $13,194 |
| District | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | Phoenix Union High School District (4286) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High School | Phoenix Coding Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.8% | 19.6% |
| African American | 15.1% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High School | Phoenix Coding Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 284:1 | 268:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.5% | 27.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 163 | 0 |
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.