Phoenix International Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 139 students in grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (72.66%) and smaller percentages of African American (12.23%), White (8.63%), and Native American (2.88%) students.
Phoenix International Academy has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in ELA for grades 5-8, with proficiency rates ranging from 60% to 81%. However, the school's performance in mathematics and science is more mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 46% to 48% for grades 6-7 in mathematics, and only 13% of 5th-grade students proficient in science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 142nd out of 904 Arizona elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1141st out of 1226 in 2020-2021. Compared to nearby schools, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center, Percy L Julian School, Frank Elementary School, and Holdeman Elementary School generally outperform Phoenix International Academy in mathematics and science proficiency.
One concerning trend at Phoenix International Academy is the increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2019-2020 to 6.8% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 91.37% of students in this category in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance for different racial subgroups also varies, with the highest rankings for White and English Language Learner students, and lower rankings for African American and Hispanic students. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the academic needs of its African American and Hispanic student populations to ensure more equitable outcomes.
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Students at Phoenix International Academy are 64% Hispanic, 19% African American, 9% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Phoenix International Academy.
Phoenix International Academy ranks 140th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.