Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Hope College And Career Readiness 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy's student population of 83 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hope College And Career Readiness 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 Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is 0.46, 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
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
4%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
72%
48%

Black
13%
6%

White
9%
34%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%

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 Hope College And Career Readiness Academy's ranking?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is ranked #1466 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy?
The graduation rate of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Hope College And Career Readiness Academy?
83 students attend Hope College And Career Readiness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope College And Career Readiness Academy?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hope College And Career Readiness Academy offer ?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope College And Career Readiness Academy part of?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
In what neighborhood is Hope College And Career Readiness Academy located?
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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