Career Success Schools - STEM Academy 7-12

www.csschools.com

Charter School 519 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Career Success Jr/Sr High School in North Phoenix is a specialized, tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 7–12. The school is designed to provide an alternative to traditional district settings, focusing on a flexible, individualized approach to education. Its primary mission is to help students overcome academic obstacles and graduate on time by offering a personalized learning environment that caters to a variety of student needs, including those who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings.

The school emphasizes a "career-first" philosophy, integrating academic coursework with practical skill development to prepare students for life after high school. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a supportive atmosphere, Career Success focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and building strong relationships between staff and students. Located on East Bell Road, the campus serves as a dedicated resource for families in the North Phoenix area looking for a structured yet adaptable path toward achieving a high school diploma and preparing for future career opportunities.

519

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

94.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Career Success Schools - STEM Academy 7-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	278
Black	28
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
278 (53.6%)
White
187 (36.0%)
Black
28 (5.4%)
American Indian
17 (3.3%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Career Success Schools (79047)
Phone:	(602)687-8282
Website:	http://www.csschools.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	94.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 3

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 416