School Overview
Sweetwater Community School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, operates as part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District. It serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or alternative approach to traditional classroom instruction. By focusing on individualized learning paths, the school aims to help students meet graduation requirements while fostering personal responsibility and academic progress in a structured, supportive setting.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth. As a program within a larger district, it provides students with access to district resources and curriculum standards, ensuring that the education provided remains consistent with state benchmarks. The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students can overcome academic obstacles and successfully transition toward their post-secondary goals, whether that involves further education, career training, or workforce entry.
187
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweetwater Community School
Demographic Student Count
White66
Hispanic98
Black10
Asian3
Two or More4
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    98 (52.4 %)
  • White
    66 (35.3 %)
  • Black
    10 (5.3 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone: (602)449-2300
Website: http://www.pvschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=75
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sweetwater Community School
Grade Student Count
Grade 83
Grade 95
Grade 1016
Grade 1142
Grade 12121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sweetwater Community School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8243.9%
Male10556.1%
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