Phoenix Coding Academy

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

www.phoenixunion.org/Coding

224 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Coding Academy (PCA) is a specialized, technology-focused public high school located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. Operating as part of the Phoenix Union High School District, the school is designed specifically for students interested in computer science, software development, and digital innovation. Rather than a traditional academic structure, PCA emphasizes a project-based learning model where students engage in hands-on work that mimics real-world industry environments, preparing them for both college and high-tech career pathways.

The school is noted for its personalized approach, offering a smaller learning community that fosters mentorship between students and tech-savvy faculty. The curriculum is rigorous and interdisciplinary, integrating coding languages and technical skills into core subjects. By partnering with local tech companies and community organizations, Phoenix Coding Academy provides students with unique opportunities for internships, guest lectures, and networking, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to navigate and lead in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

224

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Coding Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	140
Black	23
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
140 (62.5%)
White
44 (19.6%)
Black
23 (10.3%)
Two or More
10 (4.5%)
Asian
5 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Phone:	(602)764-5700
Website:	http://www.phoenixunion.org/Coding
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 68

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 49