Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Amerischools Academy - Yuma ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amerischools Academy - Yuma ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amerischools Academy - Yuma's student population of 123 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Amerischools Academy - Yuma ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amerischools Academy - Yuma is 0.30, 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
#652 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
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 Amerischools Academy - Yuma's ranking?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma is ranked #652 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amerischools Academy - Yuma?
123 students attend Amerischools Academy - Yuma.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Amerischools Academy - Yuma students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amerischools Academy - Yuma offer ?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amerischools Academy - Yuma part of?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma is part of The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) School District.
In what neighborhood is Amerischools Academy - Yuma located?
Amerischools Academy - Yuma is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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