Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Self Development Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Self Development Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Self Development Charter School's student population of 369 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Self Development Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Self Development Charter School is 0.73, which is more 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
#57 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Self Development Charter School's ranking?
Self Development Charter School is ranked #57 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Self Development Charter School often compared to?
Self Development Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pathfinder Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Self Development Charter School?
369 students attend Self Development Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Self Development Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Self Development Charter School offer ?
Self Development Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Self Development Charter School part of?
Self Development Charter School is part of Self Development Charter School (79072) School District.
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