Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, Pillar Academy Online ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Pillar Academy Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pillar Academy Online?
The graduation rate of Pillar Academy Online is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pillar Academy Online?
9 students attend Pillar Academy Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pillar Academy Online students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does Pillar Academy Online offer ?
Pillar Academy Online offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pillar Academy Online part of?
Pillar Academy Online is part of Pillar Charter School (87334) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pillar Academy Online located?
Pillar Academy Online is located in the Koll Business Center neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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