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Ombudsman - Charter Metro

Grades 09–12 · High · Glendale, AZ · NCES 040010302008

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At a glance

Reported students

250

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

50:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona high enrollment

65th percentile

Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

195.5

Ombudsman - Charter Metro: 250 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

50:1 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
231
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
21:1

What the reported data says about Ombudsman - Charter Metro

Ombudsman - Charter Metro is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Glendale. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323). NCES reports 250 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 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 50:1, 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 (62.8%) and White (16.8%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Ombudsman - Charter Metro

  1. 1How do the reported 50:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
7.4%
Students with disabilities
11.3%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
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

  • White16.8%
  • Hispanic62.8%
  • Black16.8%
  • Asian0.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial0.4%

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.

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Public schools near Ombudsman - Charter Metro

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

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy

High · Glendale Union High School District (4285)

09–124680.3 mi
Glendale Union Online

High · Glendale Union High School District (4285)

09–122850.3 mi
West-MEC - Apollo High School

High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

09–1200.4 mi
Apollo High School

High · Glendale Union High School District (4285)

09–122,1520.4 mi
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School

High · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Maya High School (79882)

09–124011.1 mi
Cortez High School

High · Glendale Union High School District (4285)

09–121,1321.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Ombudsman - Charter Metro

What grades does Ombudsman - Charter Metro serve?

Ombudsman - Charter Metro reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323).

How many students attend Ombudsman - Charter Metro?

Ombudsman - Charter Metro reported 250 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 231 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ombudsman - Charter Metro?

The calculated ratio is 50:1, based on 250 students and 5 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 Ombudsman - Charter Metro a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ombudsman - Charter Metro 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 Ombudsman - Charter Metro in?

Ombudsman - Charter Metro is part of Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323), based in Glendale, AZ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ombudsman - Charter Metro?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy (0.3 mi), Glendale Union Online (0.3 mi), West-MEC - Apollo High School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.