Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor's student population of 71 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating an alternative learning environment
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
73%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor?
The graduation rate of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor?
71 students attend Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor offer ?
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor part of?
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor is part of Career Development Inc. (4400) School District.
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