D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Bostrom Alternative Center

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3535 N 27TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 8% proficient · 2nd percentile in Arizona
Graduation
D
27% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
313
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%2/100reading 0th percentile, math 4th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%9/10027% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−40 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−34 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate27% (−41 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic3%12%reading -33 pts, math -26 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -28 pts, math -29 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3535 N 27TH AVE
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85017
District 0406330
NCES School ID 040633001382
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85017

Understanding the community around Bostrom Alternative Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,754
Per Capita Income $19,055
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%
High School or Higher 63.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $214,200
Median Rent $1,104
Owner-Occupied 44.3%
Renter-Occupied 55.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bostrom Alternative Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.4%
Female 40.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 77.6%
Black 16.9%
White 1.6%
American Indian 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 313
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bostrom Alternative Center?
Bostrom Alternative Center has 313 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Bostrom Alternative Center serve?
Bostrom Alternative Center serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bostrom Alternative Center receive per student?
Bostrom Alternative Center receives $14,520 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bostrom Alternative Center in 85017 ▼
Avg Home Value
$301,412
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,290
1-Year Change
-1.4%
% Renters
55.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026