Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman - Charter East ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ombudsman - Charter East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ombudsman - Charter East's student population of 188 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
'Take the Chance!'
School Rankings
Ombudsman - Charter East ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ombudsman - Charter East is 0.54, which is less 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
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Hispanic
65%
49%
Black
16%
6%
White
10%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ombudsman - Charter East's ranking?
Ombudsman - Charter East is ranked #873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter East?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter East is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter East?
188 students attend Ombudsman - Charter East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ombudsman - Charter East students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ombudsman - Charter East?
Ombudsman - Charter East has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ombudsman - Charter East offer ?
Ombudsman - Charter East offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ombudsman - Charter East part of?
Ombudsman - Charter East is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.A Subsidiary (4323) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman - Charter East located?
Ombudsman - Charter East is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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