East Valley Academy

855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 284 students in grades 9-12, East Valley Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East Valley Academy's student population of 284 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
284 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Valley Academy is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(20-21)
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Valley Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Valley Academy 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
9%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
69%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Valley Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
6%
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White
15%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of East Valley Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
15-19%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Valley Academy and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Valley Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Valley Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of East Valley Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend East Valley Academy?
284 students attend East Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of East Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does East Valley Academy offer ?
East Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Valley Academy part of?
East Valley Academy is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is East Valley Academy located?
East Valley Academy is located in the Fiesta Park Village neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Fiesta Park Village.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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