Top Rankings
North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,136 students in North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,136 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 9% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Graduation Rate
9%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
73 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
5%
# Asian Students
13 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
591 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
47%
# Black Students
92 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
350 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
31%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
-
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
975
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,876 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,034 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,876
$11,257
Spending / Student
$8,034
$11,161
Best North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10720 W Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 907-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District?
North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,136 students.
What is the rank of North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District?
North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District is ranked #537 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District?
52% of North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,034 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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