Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Khalsa School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Khalsa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Khalsa School's student population of 245 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
![This chart display total students of Khalsa School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Khalsa School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-bcJdfXr.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Khalsa School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Khalsa School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Khalsa School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Khalsa School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-mWBOM2.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Khalsa School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Khalsa School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-EG4rUn.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Khalsa School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Khalsa School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-51minG.png)
Asian
6%
3%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Khalsa School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Khalsa School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-blYvpET.png)
Hispanic
20%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Khalsa School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Khalsa School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-mWBOL7.png)
Black
1%
6%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Khalsa School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Khalsa School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-bg0wLdy.png)
White
69%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Khalsa School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Khalsa School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-b2CqJAs.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-br6tKuF.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Khalsa School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Khalsa School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/2000/2285/khalsa-school-chart-b2CqJAh.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Khalsa School's ranking?
Khalsa School is ranked #277 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Khalsa School often compared to?
Khalsa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Drive Elementary School, Manzanita School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Khalsa School?
245 students attend Khalsa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Khalsa School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Khalsa School offer ?
Khalsa School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Khalsa School part of?
Khalsa School is part of Khalsa Family Services (79420) School District.
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