Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman - Charter Metro 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%).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (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
School Overview
Ombudsman - Charter Metro's student population of 223 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ombudsman - Charter Metro 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 Ombudsman - Charter Metro is 0.60, 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
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
20%
6%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
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 Ombudsman - Charter Metro's ranking?
Ombudsman - Charter Metro is ranked #1848 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ombudsman - Charter Metro often compared to?
Ombudsman - Charter Metrois often viewed alongside schools like Mesa High School, Paradise Valley High School by visitors of our site.
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 Ombudsman - Charter Metro?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter Metro is 10-14%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter Metro?
223 students attend Ombudsman - Charter Metro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ombudsman - Charter Metro students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ombudsman - Charter Metro offer ?
Ombudsman - Charter Metro offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman - Charter Metro part of?
Ombudsman - Charter Metro is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.A Subsidiary (4323) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman - Charter Metro located?
Ombudsman - Charter Metro is located in the Trends 84 neighborhood of Glendale, AZ.
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