Phoenix Coding Academy
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingWhat this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 44 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 7 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 10 points.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About Phoenix Coding Academy
Set in PHOENIX, Arizona, Phoenix Coding Academy is a very small 9-12 campus, overseen by Phoenix Union High School District (4286). It works with 224 students across grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 65% smaller than the state mean of about 631.
Phoenix Coding Academy is one of 20 schools operated by Phoenix Union High School District (4286), a district that instructs 25,800 students overall.
For racial and ethnic makeup, Phoenix Coding Academy reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 63% of enrollment. Other groups include 20% White, 10% Black, 4% multiracial, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.
In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Phoenix Coding Academy has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.8:1. The state averages around 20.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.
Around the school, community-level numbers for Maricopa County indicate the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Phoenix Coding Academy is one campus in the mix.
Central High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
The campus sits in an inner-city setting.
Trend over the last 7 years. Phoenix Coding Academy's enrollment has expanded 25% since 2018, when it stood at 179 (now 224). Black enrollment moved from 6% to 10% across the same window.
In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
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