Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
6%
Asian
(19-20)9%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)88%
45%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)3%
38%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
43%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center?
358 students attend Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center offer ?
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center part of?
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center is part of Maricopa County Regional School District (4234).
In what neighborhood is Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center located?
Southwest Key Transitional Learning Center is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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