Serving 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mt. Turnbull Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Turnbull Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mt. Turnbull Academy's student population of 28 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Turnbull Academy is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
96%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
46%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Turnbull Academy?
The graduation rate of Mt. Turnbull Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mt. Turnbull Academy?
28 students attend Mt. Turnbull Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mt. Turnbull Academy students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mt. Turnbull Academy offer ?
Mt. Turnbull Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Turnbull Academy part of?
Mt. Turnbull Academy is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District.
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