Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Aaec - Paradise Valley ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aaec - Paradise Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aaec - Paradise Valley's student population of 300 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Aaec - Paradise Valley ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aaec - Paradise Valley 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
#40 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
79%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaec - Paradise Valley's ranking?
Aaec - Paradise Valley is ranked #40 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Aaec - Paradise Valley often compared to?
Aaec - Paradise Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like Aaec - Smcc Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aaec - Paradise Valley?
The graduation rate of Aaec - Paradise Valley is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Aaec - Paradise Valley?
300 students attend Aaec - Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Aaec - Paradise Valley students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Aaec - Paradise Valley offer ?
Aaec - Paradise Valley offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aaec - Paradise Valley part of?
Aaec - Paradise Valley is part of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331) School District.
In what neighborhood is Aaec - Paradise Valley located?
Aaec - Paradise Valley is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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