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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

What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are up about 28 points since 2017, while math scores are up about 21 points.

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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