South Ridge High School

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R (88334)

www.southridgeprep.com/

Charter School 359 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Ridge High School, located at 1122 S. 67th Ave. in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public secondary educational institution serving the local community within the Phoenix Union High School District. The school is situated in a central area of the city and is designed to provide a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and career opportunities. Like other schools in the district, it focuses on delivering a diverse curriculum that addresses the evolving needs of its student body while emphasizing personal and academic growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Ridge High School serves as a central hub for student life in the 85043 area. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs intended to foster community engagement and student well-being. By maintaining a focus on accessibility and student support, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that empowers students from various backgrounds to succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

359

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	316
Black	27
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
316 (88.0%)
Black
27 (7.5%)
White
9 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)

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:	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South R (88334)
Phone:	(623)247-0106
Website:	http://www.southridgeprep.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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 9 82

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 106