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Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Phoenix, AZ · NCES 040038901737

CharterAlternative School

At a glance

Reported students

401

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona high enrollment

71st percentile

Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

401

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School: 401 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

21.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
356
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
23.7:1

What the reported data says about Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School (79882). NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.

Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.1%) and Black (11.2%). English learners represent 28.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School

  1. 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
28.1%
Students with disabilities
13.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White4%
  • Hispanic79.1%
  • Black11.2%
  • Asian4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Career and College Prep

High · Charter · AIBT Non-Profit Charter High School - Phoenix (79053)

07–12960.9 mi
Ombudsman - Charter Metro

High · Charter · Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)

09–122501.1 mi
Glenview College Preparatory High School

High · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High Sch (4342)

09–125361.4 mi
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy

High · Glendale Union High School District (4285)

09–124681.4 mi
Glendale Union Online

High · Glendale Union High School District (4285)

09–122851.4 mi
Cornerstone Charter School

High · Charter · Cornerstone Charter SchoolInc (79077)

09–121381.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School

What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School serve?

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School (79882).

How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School?

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School?

The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 401 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School in?

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School (79882), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Career and College Prep (0.9 mi), Ombudsman - Charter Metro (1.1 mi), Glenview College Preparatory High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.