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
Parents Bring Charter School Dream to Fruition
By Jamar Younger The vision for Adams Traditional Academy began at a kitchen table with a group of parents who wanted to incorporate some of their own ideas into starting a charter school.
Charter Educators Share Classroom Stories with State Lawmakers
By Jamar Younger As the fastest growing sector in public education, charter schools are meeting the needs of an increasing number of Arizona students and families. With this growing presence, state lawmakers have
Charter Association Supports Safe Schools
Statement from Arizona Charter Schools Association President and CEO Eileen Sigmund: “Every Arizona student has a right to feel safe in school. That’s why we commend Governor Doug Ducey for his leadership in
Charter Schools Provide Choice for Students Across Arizona
By Megan Gilbertson As public charter schools continue to expand here in Arizona, more students are able to access the quality choice offered by these innovative schools. Our data gurus Kelly Powell and
Pioneer Prep teacher motivated by love, growth of her students
By Bonnie Weppner, Pioneer Preparatory School Teacher I started my career 44 years ago teaching kindergarten to recent immigrant students, including the children of migrant farm workers, who had previously not been allowed
World famous ballet dancer credits Arizona charter school with forging his path to success
This excerpt originally appeared in the “Principal’s Corner” section of Arizona School for the Arts’ newsletter. Sara Maline Bohn is principal of ASA and was named the Arizona Charter School Association’s 2017 Charter
Self Development Academy fulfills a family dream
By Sami Majeed I can remember being a toddler, steadying myself against my grandmother’s wooden chair in Karachi, Pakistan, as she sat with an open book, running two fingers down a page for
Commitment to her students, school is why south Phoenix charter teacher chooses to teach
By Christie Megura, NFL Yet College Prep Academy Teacher Why do I choose to teach in Arizona? I hear this question a lot from my parents, colleagues and friends who live outside of
