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Estrella High School

Charter | 9-12 | 376 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 20, 2011

My daughter is enrolled at Estrella High School. She has been apart of this school for 3 years. She attended a public school prior to going to Estrella. I have seen a tremendous change in her work ethic and overall attitude towards school. She is excited to learn, and the leadership not only from the teachers but the administration is fantastic. As a parent I love the fact that this school provides a family atmosphere. The school leader, the assistant principal, and the front office staff are very easy to work with. They have always been very kind. Any concern I've every have, are addressed immediately. One huge standout from this school versus the previous school is that the school leader knows all her students and that speaks highly of her and I know my daughter has value there, she's not just another number. If you're looking for a school Estrella is one of the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

My Daughter goes to school there as a Senior this year & play's on the volleyball team i was a liitle upset that she wanted to go to this school. I wanted her to stay in Tolleson but i'm very happy she does go to Estrella there very nice teacher's volleyball coach & also Principal She made a good choice. Don't change anything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2008

This is a school where the administration and staff actually cares about the kids. My child was 'lost' at the bigger high school and felt unsafe. Estrella has made my child feel like a part of a positive organization. The students and teachers pull together to make sure that my child knows someone cares about them. It was a refreshing change for education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

The students are terrible, and it is difficult to understand the teachers. The students bully canstantly.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 30, 2007

Estrella High school has really changed my childs point of view in learing and also in life. she has learned many new things that i strongly believe she wouldnt achieve in any public school. She always use to skip class and be late but at this school there have been no complaints. If your child is behind in school credits you should really consider calling the school and did i mention that its has a great staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2006

Great school! Safe enviroment, dedicated teachers and staff. Everyone knows you there by your name, not just your i.d. number.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 1, 2005

Estrella is an great school for those students who need an extra helper to complete their high school career or to accellerate their high school program. Their staff works hard to overcome obstacles students may face because of a traditional high school setting. Parents are asked to participate and are an integral part of the process of learning.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 10, 2003

I never liked this school simply b/c of the neighborhood it's in. Kids buy and sell drugs from their cars, the old and new principal and the police department are trying to put a stop to it but it hasn't been stopped. One good thing for young parents attending there is a daycare right across the street, not to mention that it only takes a couple weeks of attending all the classes to get the credits you need to graduate. Classes are easy, just attend it and dont fail the tests.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 6, 2003

I think this school is a big waste of time and it should not be open since not everyone there has a teaching degree.


Posted October 15, 2002

The school claims to have an automated system whereby parents are notified when their child has skipped class; however, it does not seem to work in reality. The asst principal seems to be dedicated and eager to help students succeed. Teachers seem to be patient with students and advise parents appropriately when their student is extremely out of line.


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%

2011

 
 
1%

2010

 
 
1%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 67% 41%
Black 17% 6%
White 15% 45%
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A51%
English language learners 12%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 71% 81%
English 29% 12%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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510 N. Central Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323
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Phone: (623) 932-6561

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