Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Aaec - Smcc Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aaec - Smcc Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aaec - Smcc Campus's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aaec - Smcc Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aaec - Smcc Campus is 0.22, 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
#886 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaec - Smcc Campus's ranking?
Aaec - Smcc Campus is ranked #886 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Aaec - Smcc Campus often compared to?
Aaec - Smcc Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Aaec - Paradise Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aaec - Smcc Campus?
The graduation rate of Aaec - Smcc Campus is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Aaec - Smcc Campus?
486 students attend Aaec - Smcc Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Aaec - Smcc Campus students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Aaec - Smcc Campus offer ?
Aaec - Smcc Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aaec - Smcc Campus part of?
Aaec - Smcc Campus is part of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (85816) School District.
In what neighborhood is Aaec - Smcc Campus located?
Aaec - Smcc Campus is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
School Reviews
2 9/16/2010
The equine program is ridiculous, the teachers dont have any knowledge in what they are teaching and simply give the students free reign to do as they please.
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