Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.)'s student population of 42 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) 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 Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) is 0.69, which is more 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
#1807 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
24%
6%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) is ranked #1807 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.)?
42 students attend Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.)?
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) offer ?
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) part of?
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268) School District.
In what neighborhood is Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) located?
Balsz Online Academy (B.o.a.) is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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