Serving 269 students in grades 9-12, Aaec - Paradise Valley ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aaec - Paradise Valley's student population of 269 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Aaec - Paradise Valley ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aaec - Paradise Valley is 0.38, 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
#123 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
78%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaec - Paradise Valley's ranking?
Aaec - Paradise Valley is ranked #123 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
269 students attend Aaec - Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% 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 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aaec - Paradise Valley?
Aaec - Paradise Valley has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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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