Great Expectations Academy

About Great Expectations Academy

Great Expectations Academy is an outstanding school located in the heart of downtown. It provides a quality education to students from preschool through high school. The Academy is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
At Great Expectations Academy, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their talents and strive for excellence. The curriculum is designed to challenge students and help them reach their full potential. The school emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, problem solving and creative expression.
Great Expectations Academy offers a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sports, music, art, and drama. Students can also participate in clubs and organizations that provide leadership and service opportunities.
The Academy’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their goals. The school provides a variety of support services, including individual and group counseling, tutoring, and mentoring.
Great Expectations Academy is dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential and become successful, responsible citizens.

Address:	1466 W Camino Antigua Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Phone:	(520) 399-2121
Site:	–
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	231 students

Overview Great Expectations Academy

Great Expectations Academy serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Great Expectations Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Great Expectations Academy

Great Expectations Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Great Expectations Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.