Phoenix Academy

20700 Thunderbird Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92307

1,093 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Phoenix Academy, located at 20700 Thunderbird Rd. in Apple Valley, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Apple Valley Unified School District. It functions as a continuation high school, designed specifically to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction, the academy aims to help students who have fallen behind in credit accumulation get back on track toward graduation.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic recovery and personal growth through a focused curriculum and a close-knit campus culture. Beyond its academic mission, Phoenix Academy emphasizes social-emotional support and credit recovery, providing students with the tools and mentorship necessary to overcome obstacles and complete their high school diplomas. Its mission reflects a commitment to ensuring that every student has an alternative pathway to success and is adequately prepared for post-secondary opportunities.

1,093

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	649
Black	227
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
649 (59.5 %)
Black
227 (20.8 %)
White
169 (15.5 %)
Two or More
30 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Apple Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)242-7011
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,093
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	974
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 308

Grade 8 262