Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor's student population of 68 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 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 Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor?
The graduation rate of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor?
68 students attend Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor offer ?
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor part of?
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor is part of Career Development Inc. (4400) School District.
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