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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

Competency/mastery-based Education

5+ years

Interdisciplinary

5+ years

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.