Serving 277 students in grades 10-12, Linda Abril Educational 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linda Abril Educational Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Linda Abril Educational Academy's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Linda Abril Educational 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 Linda Abril Educational Academy is 0.29, 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
#1848 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Abril Educational Academy's ranking?
Linda Abril Educational Academy is ranked #1848 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linda Abril Educational Academy?
The graduation rate of Linda Abril Educational Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Linda Abril Educational Academy?
277 students attend Linda Abril Educational Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Linda Abril Educational Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Abril Educational Academy?
Linda Abril Educational Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linda Abril Educational Academy offer ?
Linda Abril Educational Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Linda Abril Educational Academy part of?
Linda Abril Educational Academy is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Linda Abril Educational Academy located?
Linda Abril Educational Academy is located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 15 other public schools located in Encanto Village.
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