Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Accelerated Learning Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Accelerated Learning Center's student population of 153 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Accelerated Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Accelerated Learning Center is 0.45, 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
#1688 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
1%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accelerated Learning Center's ranking?
Accelerated Learning Center is ranked #1688 out of 1,956 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Accelerated Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Accelerated Learning Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Accelerated Learning Center?
153 students attend Accelerated Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Accelerated Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Accelerated Learning Center offer ?
Accelerated Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Accelerated Learning Center part of?
Accelerated Learning Center is part of Accelerated Learning Center Inc. (4297) School District.
In what neighborhood is Accelerated Learning Center located?
Accelerated Learning Center is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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