Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sahuarita Digital Pathways 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy's student population of 121 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sahuarita Digital Pathways 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 Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy is 0.60, 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
#1036 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy's ranking?
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy is ranked #1036 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy?
121 students attend Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy?
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy offer ?
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy part of?
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.
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