Serving 266 students in grades 9-12, Leona Connected High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leona Connected High School's student population of 266 students has grown by 205% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Leona Connected High School 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 Leona Connected High School is 0.50, 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
#1769 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
12%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leona Connected High School's ranking?
Leona Connected High School is ranked #1769 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leona Connected High School?
The graduation rate of Leona Connected High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Leona Connected High School?
266 students attend Leona Connected High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Leona Connected High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leona Connected High School?
Leona Connected High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leona Connected High School offer ?
Leona Connected High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leona Connected High School part of?
Leona Connected High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Mission Heights Pr (90548) School District.
In what neighborhood is Leona Connected High School located?
Leona Connected High School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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