CanyonStateAcademy CanyonStateAcademy(CSA) is a North Central Accredited School that operates on a year-round calendar that includes athletics and extra-curricular activities as well as vocational training. CSA is located on a 183 acre campus in Queen Creek, AZ. CSA employs all certified teachers and administrators that provide full educational services with a comprehensive special education program for disadvantaged male youth ages 11 to 18. Approved to serve students with the following disabilities: A, ED, MIMR, MOMR, OI, OHI, SMR, SLD, SLI, NSE Sites: CanyonStateAcademy CTDS: 072107001 Grades Served: 6-12 20061 E. Rittenhouse Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242-9715 Mr.Mark Yockus, Principal Phone: (480) 987-2046 Fax: (480) 987-5702 Email: myockus@riteofpassage.com.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Canyon State Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
333 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
CSA accepts court ordered referals and Department of Economic Service referrals.
Admissions Associate
Darwin Johnson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
School Notes
- Go to Riteofpassage.com to see other Rite of Passage programs.We welcome students referred into Rite of Passage through juvenile courts, child welfare agencies and private sources. A referral can be made at anytime, and we accept students into our programs year-round. Email:Darwin Johnson regarding admissions at djohnson@rop.comor call 480-987-9700 The admission process starts with a referral, which can be made via telephone, fax or e-mail. Within two business days, you will receive a telephone call from a member of the Admission Department to discuss your referral.Additional information about our program and about the youth will be shared to gauge the appropriateness of a potential placement. This may culminate in scheduling an interview and an assessment with the youth to determine eligibility and risk level.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Canyon State Academy offer?
Canyon State Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Canyon State Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.
What is Canyon State Academy's ranking?
Canyon State Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Canyon State Academy?
The application deadline for Canyon State Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 1/25/2018
alumni 2007 there are days I miss this place, the main question is can I get my son in when old enough?
5 5/30/2015
i would like to get my transcripts. i was in Arizona boys ranch and 1999
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