Serving 266 students in grades 7-12, Paideia Liberal Arts Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy's student population of 266 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy 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 Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is 0.49, 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
#1018 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
49%
Black
15%
6%
White
11%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy's ranking?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is ranked #1018 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
266 students attend Paideia Liberal Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Paideia Liberal Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paideia Liberal Arts Academy?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paideia Liberal Arts Academy offer ?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy part of?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is part of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) School District.
In what neighborhood is Paideia Liberal Arts Academy located?
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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