At a glance
Reported students
179
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
179
Pathways in Education: 179 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
17.9:1 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
- 257
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 51.4:1
What the reported data says about Pathways in Education
Pathways in Education is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pathways In Education-Arizona Inc. (92983). NCES reports 179 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, close to 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 (65.9%) and Black (15.6%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pathways in Education
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.2%
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White9.5%
- Hispanic65.9%
- Black15.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Pathways in Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School High · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School (79876) | 09–12 | 201 | 0.4 mi |
| Genesis Academy High · Charter · Genesis Program Inc. (4332) | 09–12 | 49 | 0.5 mi |
| Arizona School For The Arts High · Charter · Arizona School For The Arts (4345) | 05–12 | 679 | 0.6 mi |
| North High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 1,837 | 0.6 mi |
| Metropolitan Arts Institute High · Charter · Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc. (5181) | 07–12 | 249 | 1.1 mi |
| Phoenix Union Bioscience High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 390 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pathways in Education
What grades does Pathways in Education serve?
Pathways in Education reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Pathways In Education-Arizona Inc. (92983).
How many students attend Pathways in Education?
Pathways in Education reported 179 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 257 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pathways in Education?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 179 students and 10 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 Pathways in Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pathways in Education is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Pathways in Education in?
Pathways in Education is part of Pathways In Education-Arizona Inc. (92983), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pathways in Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School (0.4 mi), Genesis Academy (0.5 mi), Arizona School For The Arts (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.