Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance serves 11 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance's student population of 11 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance is 0.40, 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)
(11-12)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
73%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance?
The graduation rate of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance?
11 students attend Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance students are American Indian, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance offer ?
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance part of?
Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance is part of Pillar Charter School (87334) School District.
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