Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Digital 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 18% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix Digital Academy's student population of 890 students has grown by 244% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 459% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Digital 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 Phoenix Digital Academy is 0.36, 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
#1539 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Digital Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Digital Academy is ranked #1539 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?
18% 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 Phoenix Digital Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Digital Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Phoenix Digital Academy?
890 students attend Phoenix Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Phoenix Digital Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Digital Academy?
Phoenix Digital Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Digital Academy offer ?
Phoenix Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Digital Academy part of?
Phoenix Digital Academy is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Digital Academy located?
Phoenix Digital Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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