Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, New School For The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
New School For The Arts's student population of 190 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New School For The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New School For The Arts is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is New School For The Arts's ranking?
New School For The Arts is ranked #189 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of New School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of New School For The Arts is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend New School For The Arts?
190 students attend New School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New School For The Arts students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does New School For The Arts offer ?
New School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New School For The Arts part of?
New School For The Arts is part of New School For The Arts (4316) School District.
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