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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4286)·NCES 040633003509

Phoenix Coding Academy

4445 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85012 · (602) 764-5700 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL224 STUDENTS
Enrollment
224
High
DISTRICT 1,290 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
68
Grade 10
46
Grade 11
61
Grade 12
49
Student demographics
White
4420%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
14063%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 48%
Black
2310%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Asian
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
104%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 2% · 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
16975%
Female
5525%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
58.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . +7.0pp since 2017
Math
44.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -10.0pp since 2017

What 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.

Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
224
+45 (+25%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 13.8:1
% White
20%
was 23%
% Hispanic
63%
was 63%
% Black
10%
was 6%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About 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.

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
Phoenix Coding Academy
District
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Address
4445 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85012
Phone
(602) 764-5700
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
224
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040633003509
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Phoenix Coding Academy
How many students attend Phoenix Coding Academy?
Phoenix Coding Academy enrolls approximately 224 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Phoenix Coding Academy serve?
Phoenix Coding Academy serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Coding Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Phoenix Coding Academy is approximately 13.8:1 (16 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Phoenix Coding Academy?
Phoenix Coding Academy reports a student body of 20% White, 63% Hispanic, 10% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Phoenix Coding Academy?
Phoenix Coding Academy is overseen by Phoenix Union High School District (4286) in Maricopa County.
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