At a glance
Reported students
124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
124
South Pointe Junior High School: 124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 154
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about South Pointe Junior High School
South Pointe Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio (78965). NCES reports 124 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Arizona median of 18.2:1 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 (46.8%) and Black (40.3%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Pointe Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic46.8%
- Black40.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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
Gifted and talented
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 South Pointe Junior 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.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrene Altadena Middle School Middle · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | 04–08 | 857 | 4.2 mi |
| South Valley Prep and Arts School Middle · Charter · South Valley Academy Inc. (90540) | 05–08 | 259 | 4.3 mi |
| Kyrene Centennial Middle School Middle · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | 04–08 | 580 | 5.2 mi |
| Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School Middle · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | 04–08 | 792 | 6.2 mi |
| Wilson Elementary School Middle · Wilson Elementary District (4261) | 04–08 | 441 | 6.4 mi |
| Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) Middle · Riverside Elementary District (4257) | 07–08 | 47 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Pointe Junior High School
What grades does South Pointe Junior High School serve?
South Pointe Junior High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio (78965).
How many students attend South Pointe Junior High School?
South Pointe Junior High School reported 124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 154 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Pointe Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 124 students and 12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Pointe Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Pointe Junior 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 South Pointe Junior High School in?
South Pointe Junior High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio (78965), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Pointe Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kyrene Altadena Middle School (4.2 mi), South Valley Prep and Arts School (4.3 mi), Kyrene Centennial Middle School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.