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Phoenix Coding Academy
Phoenix Coding Academy, nominated by Transcend, is a high school in Phoenix, Arizona that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Phoenix, Arizona
Governance Public district school
Grades High
Students 240
Locale Urban
Principal Seth Beute
Demographics
Percentage of students*
1%
English Learners
60%
Free/Reduced Lunch
8%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black —
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino —
White —
2+ Races —
Why Phoenix Coding Academy was nominated
Phoenix Coding Academy is a high school focused on computer coding and mutliple technology pathways through an inquiry-based and project-based instructional design. Community and industry partnerships facilitate guest instructors and workshops, field trips, mentors and job-shadowing, and internships for students and staff. CTE pathways such as software development (game, app, and web development) and computer networking and cybersecurity may lead to select industry certification and college dual enrollment, and will prepare students for success in college, career, and life.
Student experience design
• Student-centered teaching and learning • College-ready academic programs with honors courses for all students • CTE Software Development and Computer Networking and Cybersecurity programs for all students • Inquiry and project-based learning, highlighting art and design, creativity and student choice • Interdisciplinary projects that integrate content from all courses at each grade level • Gifted and NBCT instructional practices for all students • Dual enrollment college credit student opportunities • Partner with Phoenix Business Chamber’s ElevateED AZ for student internships and career prep • Partner with Kudelski Security for student apprenticeship program • Student driven clubs, sports, and other extra-curricular activities
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Career Prep And Work-based Learning |
5+ years
|
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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Interdisciplinary |
5+ years
|
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Project-based Learning |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Community And Business Partnerships
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Early College High School
Extended Learning Opportunities
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Students Earn Industry Credentials
Individual Learning Paths
Individual Learner Profiles
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Physical Well Being Services
Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Lack of teacher agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2024
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.