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1,170,277 students enrolled
- Public876,32675%
- Charter229,72620%
- Private64,2255%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Wellton Elementary District Wellton | 209 | 1 | 10.0 / 10 |
2 | 77 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
| 133 | 1 | 9.6 / 10 | |
4 | 56 | 1 | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5,085 | 8 | 8.2 / 10 | |
| 23 | 1 | 8.1 / 10 | |
| 156 | 1 | 8.1 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
AZ funds LGBT books
Alleged statewide incident in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Education utilized federal COVID-19 relief funds to purchase books featuring gay and transgender characters. This decision has raised questions regarding the appropriate use of public funds for educational materials.
Arizona sexuality teaching controversy
Alleged incident in Scottsdale Unified District · Arizona
A school district in Arizona faced scrutiny over a psychology teacher's lesson. The instruction presented sexuality as a continuum, stating specific percentages for heterosexual individuals. This teaching sparked controversy regarding curriculum content.
Official defeated over LGBT chatroom
Alleged statewide incident in Arizona
A state education department's website promoted an online chatroom for LGBTQ+ teenagers. This action led to significant public backlash and contributed to the defeat of a high-ranking education official. The incident raised concerns about the appropriateness of content endorsed by educational authorities.
Arizona School Choice Program Challenged
Alleged statewide incident in Arizona
A school choice program in Arizona is facing opposition from various groups. Opponents are reportedly seeking support from the newly elected governor to hinder the program's progress. This indicates a political challenge to an educational initiative.
AZ hotline doxxing warning
Alleged statewide incident in Arizona
An advocacy group has raised concerns about a new hotline established by the Arizona Department of Education. The group warns that the system, designed for reporting controversial K-12 lessons, could be abused. This abuse might lead to parents being doxxed.