Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Ombudsman - Charter Northwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest's student population of 156 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
14%
6%
White
29%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
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
What is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest's ranking?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is ranked #1411 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter Northwest?
The graduation rate of Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter Northwest?
156 students attend Ombudsman - Charter Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ombudsman - Charter Northwest students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ombudsman - Charter Northwest offer ?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest part of?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.A Subsidiary (4323) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ombudsman - Charter Northwest located?
Ombudsman - Charter Northwest is located in the Suntown Center neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
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