Opened in 2001, Sonoran Science Academy is located in Peoria, Arizona. Serving students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, Sonoran Science Academy has an enrolled population of more than 500 students.
It is part of a network of Sonoran schools throughout Arizona, all of which are dedicated to science-related skills.
The school’s mission is to “foster critical thinking, engaging all students in a rigorous, STEM-focused, college-prep curriculum, delivered by a dedicated educational community that celebrates diversity, where students aspire to be tomorrow's leaders.” The school’s mascot is the Eagles.
Sonoran Science Academy has a 15:1 student/teacher ratio, enabling a small-school feel.
The school has a small-school feel with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and college prep. The school emphasizes computer literacy and a technology-based education by providing each of its students with Chromebooks. In addition, 100% of the students learn to code throughout their academic experience.
Not only does the school have a strong STEM-based curriculum, but Sonoran Science Academy also encourages its students to participate in the exploration of STEM through clubs. Those clubs include the science olympiad, coding, video game design and many more. The school also offers more traditional activities like sports programs, performing arts and student council.
Sonoran Science Academy-Peoria
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
17667 N 91st Ave,
Peoria, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Deb Hofmeier
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Niche Grade
B
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
41%
State Average
48%
Science
25%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience
100%
Average Teacher Salary
$54,125
Student Diversity
Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
53.8%
Hispanic
20.9%
Black
13.7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/13/2022
this school is living hell there food is terrible most of the teachers are rude. DONT COME TO THIS SCHOOL
GreatSchools Reviews
6/17/2023
My experience at sonoran science academy was horrible. The teachers don’t teach and system doesn’t work. My test results are worst than when I went in.
3/15/2023
Sonoran Science Academy has a beautiful campus with an open courtyard where students tend to the flowers and vegetables they plant around the trees. The teachers and students also painted colorful maps of the United States and the World on the courtyard. In addition to the playscape in the courtyard...
9/1/2022
My kids love the school, teachers, and Principal! Love the support, small school, STEM and College preparation.
4/13/2022
I have been involved with this school for 5 years now and it always amazes me. The families are so supportive and happy here. They help each other out and are always willing to step in and help another family. Students are kind and caring to each other and the teachers love the work they do.
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Homes For Sale
247
Average Home Value
$552,967
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Household Income
$102,765
% of College Grads
35.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,298 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.5%
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