Student Choice High School is a ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School located in Tempe, Arizona. Established in 2000, the school serves at-risk students and prepares them for life after earning a high school diploma.
Serving 1,781 students in grades 9-12, Student Choice High School 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 2% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,781 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 34% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Student Choice High School's student population of 1,781 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Student Choice High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Student Choice High School is 0.47, 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
#1917 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
34%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
4%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
11%
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 Student Choice High School's ranking?
Student Choice High School is ranked #1917 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Student Choice High School often compared to?
Student Choice High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western School Of Science And Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Student Choice High School?
The graduation rate of Student Choice High School is 34%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Student Choice High School?
1,781 students attend Student Choice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Student Choice High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Student Choice High School offer ?
Student Choice High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Student Choice High School part of?
Student Choice High School is part of GAR LLC DBA Student Choice High School (78997) School District.
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