Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, Desert Pointe 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
49%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
30%
34%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Employ-Ability Unlimited Inc. School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Pointe Academy?
The graduation rate of Desert Pointe Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Desert Pointe Academy?
33 students attend Desert Pointe Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Desert Pointe Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Desert Pointe Academy offer ?
Desert Pointe Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Pointe Academy part of?
Desert Pointe Academy is part of Employ-Ability Unlimited Inc. School District.
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