At the heart of our mission is the desire to provide a quality education to each student in Arizona, no matter where they attend school. The Association’s research team supports this goal by publishing analyses of Arizona school quality, providing tools for researchers, and promoting research-based advocacy that improves student outcomes. Our expertise has been employed for a number of non-partisan, external reviews and evaluations of Arizona’s key education policies.
The Arizona Charter Schools Association has released the NEW Education Evaluator, an easy to use interactive public school map that provides an easy, transparent way for parents and community members to research and compare schools across Arizona.
Users can view school enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for all of Arizona’s district and public charter schools
Data Tools
Annually, public school students in most grade levels take various state-required achievement tests. These tests give parents and educators a rare opportunity to compare student achievement over the educational landscape and over time. This data dashboard allows users to track performance of charters and districts, student subgroups, and grade levels over time. Missing information indicates a low number or no students in a category.
On October 1 each year, all public school systems across the country do a “head count” of enrolled students. These data help educators track enrollment trends by student group and within programs. Student counts are available for more than a decade on this data dashboard. Missing information indicates a low number or no students in a category.
Additional Useful Data Tools for Public Charter Schools
For more online tools, visit the sites linked below:
- Arizona Department of Education School Report Cards
- Arizona Department of Education annually publish public data files – click here
- Arizona State Board for Charter Schools online data system
- National Center for Education Statistics Elementary and Secondary Data Warehouse
Education Blog and Publications
Association Statement on Charter Closure
Arizona Charter Schools Association President and CEO Eileen B. Sigmund issued the following statement in response to the mid-year closure of Discovery Creemos Academy, formerly Bradley Academy of Excellence: “On behalf of the
From the desk of the President
By Eileen Sigmund Reflecting back on 2017, we wanted to highlight how the Arizona Charter Schools Association has worked with our charter community to advance opportunities for our 185,900 students and 556 schools
Innovation recognized with unprecedented number of charter schools receiving federal start-up funds
By Yvonne Watterson Arizona, we know families like to choose the best educational fit for their child, and now 14 new charter schools are coming your way. On Monday, the Arizona State Board
BASIS Chandler student’s values help her rise to the top
By Jamar Younger Kaylah Rose Yazzie has no problem adapting to change. As the daughter of a former active duty U.S. Air Force officer, Kaylah spent the early years of her childhood moving
Real life provides best lessons for Imagine Tempe charter teacher
By Ashley Sweigert, Imagine Tempe Teacher Why do I love to teach? For me, it’s that moment when you’re with your students and they are learning something new. That moment when they are
In school choice discussion, parent voices matter the most
By Jamar Younger Arizona parents continue to demand education freedom, and public charter schools serve as a growing number of those choices. More than 185,900 students have enrolled in charter schools this year,
Minority families shouldn’t have to take a backseat when choosing quality options
By Jamar Younger What’s the difference between forced segregation and voluntary association? Two students recently explored this topic in a short, but poignant video created by Choice Media. Although critics may scapegoat charters
Association Statement on Governor Ducey’s Executive Budget
Eileen B. Sigmund, President and CEO of the Arizona Charter Schools Association, released the following statement in response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Budget: “Today, Governor Ducey released a budget proposal that reflects his
