How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism | Manuel Pena Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 510 | 806 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 22.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.9% | 59.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism | Manuel Pena Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,285 | $16,285 |
| District | Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | Cartwright Elementary District (4282) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism | Manuel Pena Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| African American | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.7% | 81.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism | Manuel Pena Jr. School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 510:1 | 806:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.1% | 58.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.