S H A R P serves 45 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S H A R P ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
S H A R P's student population of 45 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
45 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of S H A R P is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
40%
49%
Black
14%
6%
White
31%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of S H A R P?
The graduation rate of S H A R P is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend S H A R P?
45 students attend S H A R P.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of S H A R P students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S H A R P?
S H A R P has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does S H A R P offer ?
S H A R P offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is S H A R P part of?
S H A R P is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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