South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy

About South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy

South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is an innovative K-8 public charter school located in the heart of South Phoenix. Our mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to foster a safe and nurturing environment. We strive to create a culture of collaboration, respect, and creativity while also providing a rigorous academic curriculum.
At South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy, we believe in educating the whole child. We offer a comprehensive educational program that includes a rigorous academic curriculum, art and music classes, and physical education. Our students are encouraged to explore their interests and discover their passions. We provide a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, sports teams, and field trips.
Our teachers are dedicated to providing a high-quality education to all our students. We use a variety of teaching methods to help students of all backgrounds and abilities to succeed. We also have a strong focus on social-emotional learning, helping our students to develop the skills they need to succeed in life.
At South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy, we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all our students. We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and strive to create a culture of respect and kindness.
We are proud of our students and their accomplishments. South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy is a place where every student can reach their full potential.

Address:	4039 E Raymond St Ste 3 Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone:	(877) 225-2118
Site:	southphoenixacademy.com
Grades:	Alternative school / Charter School
Enrollment:	317 students

Overview South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy

South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Verdict on South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy

South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of South Phoenix Prep And Arts Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.