Serving 500 students in grades 4-8, Choice Learning Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Choice Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Choice Learning Academy's student population of 500 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
500 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Choice Learning Academy 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 Choice Learning Academy is 0.53, 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
#1923 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
3%
5%

Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
66%
48%

Black
18%
6%

White
6%
34%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choice Learning Academy's ranking?
Choice Learning Academy is ranked #1923 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Choice Learning Academy?
500 students attend Choice Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Choice Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choice Learning Academy?
Choice Learning Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Choice Learning Academy offer ?
Choice Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Choice Learning Academy part of?
Choice Learning Academy is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
In what neighborhood is Choice Learning Academy located?
Choice Learning Academy is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
School Reviews
4 1/13/2017
I love this school . the staff are so nice and they treat us well
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