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Arizona Schools

2,881 schools across 173 districts serving 1.2 million students

School Counts

By Level

Preschools
1,064
Elementary
1,872
Middle
1,364
High
1,032

By Type

Public
1,861
Charter
578
Private
420

Quick Stats

2.7 / 5
Average School Rating
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
66%
Graduation Rate
55%
On Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Hispanic or Latino44%
White39%
Asian5%
Black or African American7%
Two or More Races5%
Native American17%
49%Female
51%Male
0%English Learners

Top Districts

DistrictEnrollmentSchoolsAvg. Rating
5615.0
9115.0
5,08585.0
14115.0
7615.0
64315.0
77335.0

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityLowAdded 2d ago

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.

Occurred on July 14, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago

Arizona sexuality teaching controversy

Alleged incident in Scottsdale Unified District ยท 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.

Occurred on July 19, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 2d ago

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.

Occurred on November 22, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherLowAdded 2d ago

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.

Occurred on November 25, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherHighAdded 2d ago

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.

Occurred on March 18, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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