Desert Star Community School vs. American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Star Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Star Community School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Star Community School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood.")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Star Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in AZ)
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Star Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Star Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood with the average graduation rate observed in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Desert Star Community School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Desert Star Community School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Star Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Star Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Star Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Star Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2020)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Star Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Star Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Star Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Star Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Star Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edkey Inc. DBA American Heritage Academy (6365) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Star Community School 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-12, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
155 students
265 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1323 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
15
17
Grade 1 Students
9
17
Grade 2 Students
22
15
Grade 3 Students
13
17
Grade 4 Students
17
21
Grade 5 Students
21
21
Grade 6 Students
25
24
Grade 7 Students
15
25
Grade 8 Students
18
30
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
22%
33%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
71%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
