Serving 519 students in grades 7-12, Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 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 34%). 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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (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
School Overview
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12's student population of 519 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 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 0.58, 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
#1135 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
American Indian
3%
5%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12's ranking?
Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 is ranked #1135 out of 1,921 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 34% 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?
519 students attend Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Career Success Schools - Stem Academy 7-12 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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).
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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