Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oro Grande Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oro Grande Classical Academy's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oro Grande Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oro Grande Classical Academy is 0.49, 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
#642 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oro Grande Classical Academy's ranking?
Oro Grande Classical Academy is ranked #642 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Oro Grande Classical Academy often compared to?
Oro Grande Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jamaica Elementary School, Havasu Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Oro Grande Classical Academy?
333 students attend Oro Grande Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oro Grande Classical Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oro Grande Classical Academy?
Oro Grande Classical Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oro Grande Classical Academy offer ?
Oro Grande Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oro Grande Classical Academy part of?
Oro Grande Classical Academy is part of Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) School District.
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