- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Pillar Academy Online
Federal NCES profile for Pillar Academy Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040042003277Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pillar Academy Online earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona.
- #35 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 9
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pillar Academy Online ranks #35 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Pillar Charter School (87334) · Arizona
NCES ID 040042003277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
9 on latest CCD 040042003277 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
9 enr · 33.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pillar Academy of Business & Finance (6 students)
Resource Investment Index #35 of 65 high schools in Phoenix. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Pillar Academy Online compares
Pillar Academy Online vs Arizona and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 31% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$16,118
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pillar Charter School (87334) reports $16,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pillar Academy Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Academy of Business & Finance | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pillar Academy Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Pillar Academy Online
How many students attend Pillar Academy Online?
Pillar Academy Online has 9 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pillar Academy Online?
33.3% of students at Pillar Academy Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pillar Academy Online?
Pillar Academy Online has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pillar Academy Online rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pillar Academy Online ranks #35 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Pillar Charter School (87334)?
Besides Pillar Academy Online, Pillar Charter School (87334) also operates Pillar Academy of Business & Finance (6 students). See the Pillar Charter School (87334) district page for the complete list.