Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope's student population of 248 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is 0.67, which is more 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
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
48%
Black
22%
6%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Football, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater
Theater
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope's ranking?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is ranked #1848 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Scholars Academy Sunnyslope?
248 students attend Scholars Academy Sunnyslope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Scholars Academy Sunnyslope offer ?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope part of?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is part of Scholars Academy Sunnyslope (1000377) School District.
In what neighborhood is Scholars Academy Sunnyslope located?
Scholars Academy Sunnyslope is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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