Original Research by School Decision on Evit - Crismon High School
EVIT – Crismon High School is a career and technical school serving grades nine through twelve, located in Queen Creek and operated under the East Valley Institute of Technology district. The school is classified as a career and technical school, meaning its mission centers on vocational and trade education rather than a traditional comprehensive high school curriculum. This designation shapes what families should expect from the school and also explains why much of the standard academic and outcome data is absent from public reporting.
The school’s reported enrollment is listed as zero across all grade levels, a figure that is unusual and likely reflects that the school may be newly opened, not yet serving students, or the data source may be incomplete. The grade span is given as nine through twelve, but without a student population to describe, there is no demographic breakdown, no information on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, and no special population counts. A parent considering this school should verify directly with the school or the East Valley Institute of Technology district whether it is currently operational and what its actual enrollment is.
No state assessment results are available, and the academic performance summary is empty. This absence is consistent with the nature of a career and technical school, which may not administer the same standardized tests as comprehensive high schools or may have limited testing data in its early years. The comparison fact-set for districts across Maricopa County notes that overall proficiency and graduation rate metrics are not applicable because the values are missing; again, the school type is a likely reason. There is no graduation rate reported, no chronic absenteeism rate, and no discipline or staffing data. The school’s directory listing confirms its primary designation as a career and technical school, so families should expect that the primary measure of success will be job placement, certification attainment, or college readiness in technical fields, not necessarily conventional test scores.
The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is the parent district. A search for recent district changes, such as bond measures, curriculum overhauls, or tax changes, found little of lasting impact. It is a regional career and technical education provider, and its operations appear stable.
Queen Creek itself is a rapidly growing suburb southeast of Phoenix, with a family-oriented, car-dependent character. The town has agricultural roots and retains working farms and agritainment destinations such as Schnepf Farms and Queen Creek Olive Mill. The population has increased significantly in recent years, driven by new single-family residential subdivisions. Home values in the area are above typical levels in the Phoenix metro area, reflecting an affluent new-build market. There is no scheduled public transit; the town relies on cars. Civic anchors include a library, regional parks, an equestrian center, and a performing arts center. The town is served by multiple public school districts plus charter and private options. The economic base leans toward small businesses, retail, and agritainment rather than large corporate employers.
For a family considering EVIT – Crismon High School, the takeaway is limited by the lack of operational data. This school is a vocational and technical campus, not a traditional high school. Prospective students and parents should reach out to the school or EVIT directly to confirm whether it is accepting students, what programs are offered, and how its career pathways align with regional workforce needs. The surrounding community of Queen Creek is growing and family-oriented, with higher housing costs and a suburban layout that requires a car. The school’s career-focused mission may appeal to families seeking an alternative to a conventional academic track, but the available data does not allow for any judgment of quality or outcomes.
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