Sweetwater Community School
187 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic | 98 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 6 |
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Hispanic98 (52.4 %)
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White66 (35.3 %)
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Black10 (5.3 %)
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American Indian6 (3.2 %)
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Two or More4 (2.1 %)
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Asian3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 5 |
| Grade 10 | 16 |
| Grade 11 | 42 |
| Grade 12 | 121 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 82 | 43.9% |
| Male | 105 | 56.1% |
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