Arizona School for the Arts is a non-profit public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum and the performing arts. Its mascot is a one-legged pigeon named Stumpy.
Serving 679 students in grades 5-12, Arizona School For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Arizona School For The Arts's student population of 679 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arizona School For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona School For The Arts 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
#338 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
35%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
48%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stumpy The Pigeon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona School For The Arts's ranking?
Arizona School For The Arts is ranked #338 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arizona School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Arizona School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Arizona School For The Arts?
679 students attend Arizona School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Arizona School For The Arts students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona School For The Arts?
Arizona School For The Arts has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona School For The Arts offer ?
Arizona School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona School For The Arts part of?
Arizona School For The Arts is part of Arizona School For The Arts (4345) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arizona School For The Arts located?
Arizona School For The Arts is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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