Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The Innovation Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Innovation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The Innovation Academy's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The Innovation Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Innovation Academy is 0.52, 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
#53 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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 The Innovation Academy's ranking?
The Innovation Academy is ranked #53 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are The Innovation Academy often compared to?
The Innovation Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona, Dove Mountain K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend The Innovation Academy?
425 students attend The Innovation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Innovation Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Innovation Academy?
The Innovation Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Innovation Academy offer ?
The Innovation Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Innovation Academy part of?
The Innovation Academy is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
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