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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIRSCH ACADEMY A CHALLENGE FOUNDATION (91275)·NCES 040089303382

Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation

6535 E OSBORN RD STE 401, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 · (480) 488-9362 · Maricopa County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL160 STUDENTS
Enrollment
160
Elementary
STATE 451
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
19
Grade 1
18
Grade 2
32
Grade 3
19
Grade 4
23
Grade 5
34
Grade 6
15
Student demographics
White
74%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
12779%
STATE 48%
Black
1811%
STATE 6%
Asian
32%
STATE 3%
Two+
32%
STATE 4%
Native American
21%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8553%
Female
7547%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
30.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +28.0pp since 2017
Math
23.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . +21.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
160
+8 (+5%) vs 2017
% White
4%
was 2%
% Hispanic
79%
was 97%
% Black
11%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation

Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is one of the micro-enrollment elementary-level communitys in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, overseen by Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation (91275), with 160 students on its rolls from grades K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 65% leaner than the state mean of about 451.

Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is a school of Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation (91275), the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 79%. Other groups include 11% Black, 4% White. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.3:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Maricopa County indicate the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Echo Canyon K-8, around 1.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a city-core setting. As a public charter, Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation has grew 5%, going from 152 students in 2018 to 160 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 97% to 79% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, members of the Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
District
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation (91275)
Address
6535 E OSBORN RD STE 401, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Phone
(480) 488-9362
County
Maricopa County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
160
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
040089303382
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
How large is Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation enrolls approximately 160 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation serve?
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is approximately 12.3:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
At Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation, the student body is approximately 4% White, 79% Hispanic, 11% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is overseen by Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation (91275) in Maricopa County.
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