JWJ Academy–Avondale is a Title I eligible public school in Phoenix, AZ, serving 119 students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a high proportion (92%) of students eligible for free lunch.
Math proficiency at the school is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%.
Reading proficiency is 50%, exceeding the state average of 40%.
The graduation rate declined from 80% in 2016 to 50% in most recent years, which is lower than the state average of 77%.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (68%), with Black (16%) and White (15%) minorities; enrollment has remained stable at 119 students since at least 2015.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
48%
Black
16%
6%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Valley Youth And Family Support Centers, Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jwj Academy - Avondale?
119 students attend Jwj Academy - Avondale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jwj Academy - Avondale students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Jwj Academy - Avondale offer ?
Jwj Academy - Avondale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jwj Academy - Avondale part of?
Jwj Academy - Avondale is part of East Valley Youth And Family Support Centers, Inc. School District.
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