Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman - Charter Northwest 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%).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (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
School Overview
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest's student population of 142 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest 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 Northwest 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
#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
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest's ranking?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest 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 Ombudsman - Charter Northwest?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter Northwest?
142 students attend Ombudsman - Charter Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ombudsman - Charter Northwest students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ombudsman - Charter Northwest offer ?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest part of?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.A Subsidiary (4323) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest located?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is located in the Suntown Center neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
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