Leona Connected High School

Summary:

Leona Connected High School is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in Casa Grande, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 180 students. However, the school's performance raises significant concerns, as it consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages, as well as nearby schools.

The key issues at Leona Connected High School include extremely low academic proficiency, with only 4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in science, 10% in English Language Arts, and just 2% in mathematics. Additionally, the school has alarmingly low 4-year graduation rates at just 21.6%, well below the state and district averages, and high dropout rates reaching 24.8%. These challenges are persistent across various student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom 20-25% of Arizona high schools for its performance.

Interestingly, Leona Connected High School is located just 0.01 miles away from Mission Heights Preparatory High School, a higher-performing charter school within the same Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr district. Mission Heights Preparatory High School has significantly better academic performance, graduation rates, and overall school rankings compared to Leona Connected High School, despite the two schools being in the same district and in close proximity.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Casa Grande, AZ 85122-2971

(602) 396-5627

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,872

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.8%

White:

16.4%

African American:

8.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leona Connected High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Leona Connected High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.8%), White (16.4%), American Indian (8.6%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leona Connected High School is $9,872.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Leona Connected High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr 114^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leona Connected High School

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Rank History for all students at Leona Connected High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.99	431^st	469	8.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leona Connected High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.59	307^th	347	11.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Leona Connected High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.65	402^nd	429	6.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leona Connected High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.98	337^th	379	11.1%

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Rank History for White students at Leona Connected High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.36	409^th	409	0.0%
2023	6.10	361^st	371	2.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Leona Connected High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	19	6	1	51	3	0	7	87
2023	29	16	1	126	3	1	4	180
2024	44	23	0	169	23	0	10	269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leona Connected High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	87	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	180	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	269	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leona Connected High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	87	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	180	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	269	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leona Connected High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$9,872

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Leona Connected High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Leona Connected High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1376 E Cottonwood Ln	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 396-5627	269			44 (16.4%)	23 (8.6%)	169 (62.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)							(n/a)					$9,872	$00			$6,283	$3,590	$9,872
Mission Heights Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1376 E Cottonwood Ln	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-9383	492			204 (41.5%)	16 (3.3%)	233 (47.4%)	9 (1.8%)	6 (1.2%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.9%)	57.1	98^th of 270 public high schools	63.7%	60.8	153^rd of 469 public high schools	67.4%	55		54.0	36.0	29.0	$10,251	$889	$782	$2,561	$4,490	$4,091	$8,580
CAVIT - Vista Grande	Public	9-12	1556 N Arizola Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)						$00			$00
Vista Grande High School	Public	9-12	1556 N Arizola Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 876-9400	1,932	81	23.7	359 (18.6%)	74 (3.8%)	1,298 (67.2%)	14 (0.7%)	57 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (6.6%)	17.3	227^th of 270 public high schools	15.9%	30.3	303^rd of 469 public high schools	35.4%	76		22.0	16.0	12.0	$11,072	$719	$805	$2,244	$7,150	$2,397	$9,548
Pace	Public	9-12	1362 N Casa Grande Ave	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 316-3360	55	4	13.7	16 (29.1%)	5 (9.1%)	28 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)							(n/a)
PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	409 W McMurray Blvd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-6549	95			6 (6.3%)	7 (7.4%)	61 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)							(n/a)						$00			$00
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande	Public, Charter	9-12	2510 N Trekell Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Pinnacle Education-Casa Grande Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 423-2380	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)						$00			$00
CAVIT - Casa Grande Union High School	Public	9-12	1362 N Casa Grande Ave	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	1			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)						$00			$00
Casa Grande Union High School	Public	9-12	2730 N Trekell Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-8500	1,970	91	21.6	388 (19.7%)	83 (4.2%)	1,171 (59.4%)	15 (0.8%)	149 (7.6%)	3 (0.2%)	161 (8.2%)	20.6	209^th of 270 public high schools	22.6%	33.7	277^th of 469 public high schools	40.9%	68		25.0	16.0	16.0	$10,527	$675	$797	$2,147	$6,682	$2,373	$9,055
ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2612 W Gila Bend Hwy	Casa Grande	85193	Pinal County	ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 374-4200	269			84 (31.2%)	23 (8.6%)	130 (48.3%)	14 (5.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	57.8	96^th of 270 public high schools	64.4%	72.6	111^th of 469 public high schools	76.3%	15	39.0	53.0	38.0	29.0		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Leona Connected High School

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What is the racial makeup of Leona Connected High School?

Students at Leona Connected High School are 63% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% African American, 9% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Leona Connected High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended Leona Connected High School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)		AASA Mathematics (2024)	AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Leona Connected High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1376 E Cottonwood Ln	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 396-5627	269				44 (16.4%)	23 (8.6%)	169 (62.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)								(n/a)					$9,872	$00			$6,283	$3,590	$9,872
Mission Heights Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1376 E Cottonwood Ln	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-9383	492				204 (41.5%)	16 (3.3%)	233 (47.4%)	9 (1.8%)	6 (1.2%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.9%)	57.1	98^th of 270 public high schools	63.7%		60.8	153^rd of 469 public high schools	67.4%	55		54.0	36.0	29.0	$10,251	$889	$782	$2,561	$4,490	$4,091	$8,580
CAVIT - Vista Grande	Public	9-12	1556 N Arizola Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)						$00			$00
Vista Grande High School	Public	9-12	1556 N Arizola Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 876-9400	1,932	81	23.7		359 (18.6%)	74 (3.8%)	1,298 (67.2%)	14 (0.7%)	57 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (6.6%)	17.3	227^th of 270 public high schools	15.9%		30.3	303^rd of 469 public high schools	35.4%	76		22.0	16.0	12.0	$11,072	$719	$805	$2,244	$7,150	$2,397	$9,548
Pace	Public	9-12	1362 N Casa Grande Ave	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 316-3360	55	4	13.7		16 (29.1%)	5 (9.1%)	28 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)								(n/a)
PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	409 W McMurray Blvd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-6549	95				6 (6.3%)	7 (7.4%)	61 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)						$00			$00
Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande	Public, Charter	9-12	2510 N Trekell Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Pinnacle Education-Casa Grande Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 423-2380	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)						$00			$00
CAVIT - Casa Grande Union High School	Public	9-12	1362 N Casa Grande Ave	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$00			$00
Casa Grande Union High School	Public	9-12	2730 N Trekell Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-8500	1,970	91	21.6		388 (19.7%)	83 (4.2%)	1,171 (59.4%)	15 (0.8%)	149 (7.6%)	3 (0.2%)	161 (8.2%)	20.6	209^th of 270 public high schools	22.6%		33.7	277^th of 469 public high schools	40.9%	68		25.0	16.0	16.0	$10,527	$675	$797	$2,147	$6,682	$2,373	$9,055
ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2612 W Gila Bend Hwy	Casa Grande	85193	Pinal County	ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 374-4200	269				84 (31.2%)	23 (8.6%)	130 (48.3%)	14 (5.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	57.8	96^th of 270 public high schools	64.4%		72.6	111^th of 469 public high schools	76.3%	15	39.0	53.0	38.0	29.0		$00			$00