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School Comparison

Paragon Science Academy
vs.
John M Andersen Jr High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Paragon Science Academy
John M Andersen Jr High School
  • Paragon Science Academy reported a higher students per counselor than John M Andersen Jr High School (523:1 vs. 273:1).
  • John M Andersen Jr High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Paragon Science Academy (299 vs. 182).
  • Paragon Science Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than John M Andersen Jr High School (13 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

John M Andersen Jr High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Paragon Science Academy (299 vs. 182).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Paragon Science Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than John M Andersen Jr High School (13 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Paragon Science Academy reported a higher students per counselor than John M Andersen Jr High School (523:1 vs. 273:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Paragon Science Academy

4 metrics were reported by Paragon Science Academy. Comparable data for John M Andersen Jr High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
24
AP courses offered
16
AP enrollment
128
SAT/ACT participation
38

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Paragon Science Academy
$8,804.74
John M Andersen Jr High School
$11,085.11
Local revenue share
Paragon Science Academy
2.5%
John M Andersen Jr High School
43%
State revenue share
Paragon Science Academy
84.5%
John M Andersen Jr High School
48.2%
Federal revenue share
Paragon Science Academy
13%
John M Andersen Jr High School
8.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paragon Science Academy
33.2%
John M Andersen Jr High School
19.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.