Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella

Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (90779)

Charter School 335 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC) – Estrella campus is a specialized public charter high school located in Avondale, Arizona. It is part of the AAEC network, which is uniquely designed to integrate a rigorous academic curriculum with a specialized focus on agricultural, equine, and veterinary sciences. The school provides students with a college-preparatory environment, often partnering with local community colleges to allow students to earn transferable college credits while completing their high school diploma requirements.

The Estrella campus specifically caters to students who have an interest in hands-on learning and career pathways related to the animal sciences and agriculture industry. Beyond its specialized curriculum, AAEC is known for its smaller, community-focused environment that prioritizes personalized instruction and student support. By blending traditional academics with real-world, career-focused experiences, the school aims to prepare its students for both university-level studies and professional careers in related fields.

335

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	180
Black	16
Asian	17
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
180 (53.7%)
White
102 (30.4%)
Two or More
18 (5.4%)
Asian
17 (5.1%)
Black
16 (4.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (90779)
Phone:	(623)535-0754
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 66

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 98