- Enrollment
- 2,850
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Pxu Digital Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pxu Digital Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 86/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040633003578
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pxu Digital Academy earns 86/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 86
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 70
- students enrolled
Pxu Digital Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pxu Digital Academy ranks #1 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Arizona
NCES ID 040633003578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Pxu Digital Academy shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 890 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 040633003578 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 2.3:1 · RII 86
Nearest enrollment peer: Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students)
Pxu Digital Academy shrank from 960 students in 2022-23 to 890 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pxu Digital Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trevor Browne
Trevor Browne High School
2,850 students
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High School
2,598 students
- Maryvale High
Maryvale High School
2,532 students
- South Mountain
South Mountain High School
2,207 students
- Alhambra High
Alhambra High School
2,169 students
- This school 70
Pxu Digital Academy
70 students
What this shows Pxu Digital Academy reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pxu Digital Academy compares
Pxu Digital Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 86% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in Arizona - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 18 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 8.6%
White 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Pxu Digital Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Union High School District (4286) reports $13,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pxu Digital Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Browne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maryvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pxu Digital Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Arizona Preparatory Academy
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Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
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Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
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Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
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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.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pxu Digital Academy
How many students attend Pxu Digital Academy?
Pxu Digital Academy has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 960 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pxu Digital Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pxu Digital Academy is 2.3:1, which is 86% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pxu Digital Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pxu Digital Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pxu Digital Academy?
Pxu Digital Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 86/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pxu Digital Academy rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pxu Digital Academy ranks #1 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 Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Besides Pxu Digital Academy, Phoenix Union High School District (4286) also operates Trevor Browne High School (2,850 students), Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students), and Maryvale High School (2,532 students). See the Phoenix Union High School District (4286) district page for the complete list.