Serving 617 students in grades 7-12, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12's student population of 617 students has grown by 405% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12's ranking?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is ranked #936 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 often compared to?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12is often viewed alongside schools like Career And College Prep, Arizona Insight Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12?
The graduation rate of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12?
617 students attend Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 offer ?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 part of?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is part of Career Success Schools (79047) School District.
In what neighborhood is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 located?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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