Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District

18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053-1715
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 472 students in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
472 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

District Rank

Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#418 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66
# American Indian Students
5 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
129 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
27%
3%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
47%
# Black Students
56 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
12%
6%
# White Students
25 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
5%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
79
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,267 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,091 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,267
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,091
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3535 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 589-9840
Grades: K-5
| 472 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District manages 1 public schools serving 472 students.
What is the rank of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District is ranked #405 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District?
51% of Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Pathfinder Charter School Foundation (79024) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,091 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-05
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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