Compass Center

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

The Compass Center, located at 3609 N. 27th St. in Phoenix, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Phoenix Union High School District. It functions as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may require a more tailored, focused, or flexible setting than a traditional comprehensive high school provides. The center is dedicated to helping students who have faced academic or behavioral challenges regain their footing, earn necessary credits, and progress toward high school graduation.

By utilizing a smaller, more intimate campus setting, the Compass Center emphasizes personalized instruction and student support services. The program is structured to provide a pathway for credit recovery and academic remediation, ensuring that students remain engaged in their education despite past obstacles. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the district, offering an inclusive environment that prioritizes student success, emotional well-being, and the completion of essential graduation requirements.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Creighton Elementary District (4263)
Phone:	(602)381-4660
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
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* 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

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th