Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance's student population of 8 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance 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)
(11-12)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
75%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 63% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance?
The graduation rate of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance?
8 students attend Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance students are American Indian, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance offer ?
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance part of?
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance is part of Pillar Charter School (87334) School District.
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