Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy's student population of 166 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
36%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy?
166 students attend Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy offer ?
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy part of?
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy is part of Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy (1001519) School District.
School Reviews
Review Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
