The New School for the Arts and Academics is a performing and visual arts charter school in Tempe, Arizona. It teaches grades 6–12. It is located on 1216 West Apache Boulevard. It offers many visual and performing arts courses, in addition to the standard requirements.
Serving 173 students in grades 9-12, New 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
New School For The Arts's student population of 173 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
“The New School for the Arts & Academics public charter school strives to provide comprehensive and stimulating course work to young artists.”
School Rankings
New 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 New School For The Arts is 0.62, 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
#352 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
55%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New School For The Arts's ranking?
New School For The Arts is ranked #352 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of New School For The Arts is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend New School For The Arts?
173 students attend New School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New School For The Arts students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does New School For The Arts offer ?
New School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New School For The Arts part of?
New School For The Arts is part of New School For The Arts (4316) School District.
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