Pan–american Charter School in Phoenix, AZ serves 1,170 students from kindergarten to grade 12 with a student body that is 94% Hispanic and has 54% eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency is 14%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and stable relative to the district average of 14%, showing a significant decline from 69% proficiency in 2012.
Reading proficiency stands at 26%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and equal to the district average of 26%, marking a decline from 83% in 2012.
The graduation rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77% and has remained stable over recent years.
Pan–american Charter School's overall state ranking declined from #427 in 2011 to #1461 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in relative performance among Arizona public schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pan-american Charter School's student population of 1,221 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pan-american Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pan-american Charter School is 0.10, 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
#1461 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
1%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pan-american Charter School's ranking?
Pan-american Charter School is ranked #1461 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pan-american Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pan-american Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pan-american Charter School?
1,221 students attend Pan-american Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pan-american Charter School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pan-american Charter School?
Pan-american Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pan-american Charter School offer ?
Pan-american Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pan-american Charter School part of?
Pan-american Charter School is part of Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pan-american Charter School located?
Pan-american Charter School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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