Serving 100 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Creighton Virtual 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creighton Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Creighton Virtual Academy's student population of 100 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Creighton Virtual 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 Creighton Virtual Academy is 0.42, 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
#1807 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creighton Virtual Academy's ranking?
Creighton Virtual Academy is ranked #1807 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Creighton Virtual Academy?
100 students attend Creighton Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Creighton Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creighton Virtual Academy?
Creighton Virtual Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creighton Virtual Academy offer ?
Creighton Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Creighton Virtual Academy part of?
Creighton Virtual Academy is part of Creighton Elementary District (4263) School District.
In what neighborhood is Creighton Virtual Academy located?
Creighton Virtual Academy is located in the Phoenix Homesteads neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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