Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, Precision 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 ≤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 99% 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: 66 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (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
Top Rankings
Precision Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Precision Academy's student population of 66 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Precision 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 Precision Academy is 0.17, 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
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Precision Academy's ranking?
Precision Academy 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 Precision Academy?
The graduation rate of Precision Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Precision Academy?
66 students attend Precision Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Precision Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Precision Academy offer ?
Precision Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Precision Academy part of?
Precision Academy is part of Avondale Learning DBA Precision Academy (79929) School District.
In what neighborhood is Precision Academy located?
Precision 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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