Paragon Science Academy

Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)

www.sonoranschools.org/paragon

Charter School 601 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Paragon Science Academy, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. As part of the Sonoran Schools network, the academy is nationally recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, which places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for success in competitive higher education environments by fostering critical thinking, innovation, and a strong foundational understanding of scientific principles.

Beyond its core STEM focus, Paragon Science Academy is known for its supportive, small-school community and a college-preparatory culture. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive robotics programs, and academic clubs that encourage students to apply their classroom learning to real-world scenarios. By integrating advanced coursework with personalized attention from faculty, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with both the technical skills and the character traits necessary for global leadership.

601

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paragon Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	46
Black	190
Asian	120
Two or More	31
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
205 (34.1%)
Black
190 (31.6%)
Asian
120 (20.0%)
Hispanic
46 (7.7%)
Two or More
31 (5.2%)
American Indian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Daisy Education Corporation dba Paragon Science Ac (89917)
Phone:	(480)814-1600
Website:	http://www.sonoranschools.org/paragon
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 47