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
Arizona Celebrates National Charter Schools Week
Phoenix (May 12, 2019) – Arizona is excited to join students, families, educators and supporters across the country in celebrating National Charter Schools Week. In accordance with the national annual event, Gov. Doug
Arizona Public Charter Schools Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week
Phoenix (May 6, 2019) – The Arizona Charter Schools Association is proud to join our schools and educators across the country in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week, honoring more than 11,300 charter school
2019 National Charter Schools Week
National Charter Schools Week provides an opportunity to highlight public charter school education around our state and throughout the country. The week is dedicated to celebrating the success of our charter students, teachers
Arizona Public Charter Schools Celebrate 25th Anniversary by Reaching 200,000 Students
Record enrollment underscores growing demand for high-quality public education options Phoenix (April 9, 2019) – Arizona’s public charter schools have reached a significant milestone with enrollment surpassing 200,000 students for the first time
Association President and CEO Jake Logan Shares Priorities, Goals with Chamber Business News
Association President and CEO Jake Logan sat down with Chamber Business News to discuss the state of Arizona’s charter movement, proposed legislation at the State Legislature and his vision for school choice in the
Which Cities Have the Highest Public Charter School Enrollment?
By Eric Berschback There are 554 public charter schools in Arizona, and nearly 200,000 public charter school students – but which cities in Arizona have the most parents and students choosing charters? To
Why Choosing Online School is the Best Fit for Our Family
By Tara Boedigheimer In 2011, when our son Drew was just two years old, we experienced every parent’s worst nightmare. We were given the shocking and completely unexpected news, by a pediatric cardiologist, that
Arizona Charter Schools Association Announces Jake Logan as New President & CEO
Phoenix (Feb. 14) – The Arizona Charter Schools Association is pleased to announce Jake Logan will serve as President & CEO for the non-profit organization. Logan is an Arizona community leader and public
