Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
350 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation 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 Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is 0.61, 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
#1392 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
57%
48%

Black
23%
6%

White
14%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy's ranking?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is ranked #1392 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy?
350 students attend Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy offer ?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy part of?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is part of Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy located?
Ethos Academy- A Challenge Foundation Academy is located in the Olive Villas neighborhood of Glendale, AZ.
School Reviews
5 1/5/2021
My son has attended Ethos when it started at the church.He is in 4th grade and his sister is in kindergarten.My sister kids now attend the same school.Ethos is the best! They are supporting and the teachers are wonderful.Thank you.Aguilar Family.
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