Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix's student population of 452 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is 0.64, 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
#1393 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
53%
6%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
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 Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is ranked #1393 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix often compared to?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenixis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus, Biltmore Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?
The graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix?
452 students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix offer ?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix part of?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (89914) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix located?
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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