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AAEC Early College High School - South Mountain Campus

#2,958 in Best Public High Schools in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 109 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    NG
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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AAEC Early College High School - South Mountain Campus is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Phoenix, AZ. It has 434 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 42% in reading.
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Address
2002 E. Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Telephone
(602) 323-9890
Website
aaechighschools.com

AAEC Early College High School - South Mountain Campus Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
42%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1130
19 responses
Average ACT
24
8 responses
AP Enrollment
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$49,328
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$914
National
$949
Median Home Value
$178,200
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
75%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 26 responses
Report
  • The olympics, Culture Nights
    27%
  • Ffa events
    12%
  • Homecoming
    12%
  • NHS Volunteer Opportunities
    12%
  • School Barbecues
    12%
  • Spirit Week
    12%
  • Student Government Dances/Movie Nights
    12%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
434
Free or Reduced Lunch
76%
64%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
27%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$5,987/ year
National
$12,239
44%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.18 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.18 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.18 responses
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AAEC Early College High School - South Mountain Campus Reviews

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AAEC Early College High School - South Mountain is an awesome high school! Students here get the chance to take college classes while still being in high school. We have an advantage to graduate high school with a Associate Degree. Our school is an agricultural school, so for students that love animals or want a career dealing with animals our school have classes to help them achieve their goal.
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I have been at AAEC South Mountain Early College High School since freshman year and I am currently a senior. Overall the experience has been great. All teachers and staff are caring and loving. They all care about your future and want the best for you. AAEC will do anything stay extra hours to and tutor any student who is having trouble. AAEC provide free college classes to all student passing their high school classes starting freshman year. The goal at AAEC is to receive your associate's degree before your high school degree. In which, many students do accomplish this. This actually one of my current goal at the moment.
AAEC South Mountain is an excellent school. The school is perfect for those who wish to work on an Associates degree while doing high school. It is made up of two small campuses and you have access to resources at the South Mountain Community College. The school allows you to take college classes and collect college credits while you complete your high school diploma. This school offers a large variety of classes that focus on agriculture and animal related sciences. This school is smaller than your average high school which means that you get a more personal learning experience and you make closer friendships. Even though the school doesn't have large sports programs, it does offer many activities and programs in which students can indulge.