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Pensar Academy

12843 W Redondo Dr
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 210 students in grades 4-8, Pensar Academy 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pensar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Pensar Academy's student population of 210 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

Pensar Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pensar Academy is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1106 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
35%
30-34%
40%
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
72%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pensar Academy's ranking?
Pensar Academy is ranked #1106 out of 1,956 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pensar Academy?
210 students attend Pensar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pensar Academy students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Pensar Academy offer ?
Pensar Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pensar Academy part of?
Pensar Academy is part of Pensar Academy (92972) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pensar Academy located?
Pensar Academy is located in the Wigwam Creek South neighborhood of Litchfield Park, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Wigwam Creek South.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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