Arizona Mayors’
Education
Dashboards
ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable
An Initiative of Helios Education Foundation and WestEd
THE ARIZONA MAYORS EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE
The Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable, a WestEd initiative, brings
together mayors of Arizona’s larger cities, district superintendents, and
their key staff to share data, evidence-based and promising practices, and
programmatic strategies that can help address local challenges affecting
students’ educational and career choices. The Roundtable is convened by
WestEd, and is funded by the Helios Education Foundation.
ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS REPORT
This report draws upon research and figures from the 2014 Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable report, The Economic Losses of High School Dropouts
and Disconnected Youth: Evidence from Across Arizona. The author of
the report is Russell W. Rumberger, Director of the California Dropout
Research Project and Professor of Education at the University of California,
Santa Barbara www.cdrp.ucsb.edu. The original research can be found at
azmayors.org/resources/reports. Supplementing this economic loss data are
seasonally adjusted unemployment rates from the Arizona Department of
Administration, demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau and reading
proficiency data from the Arizona Department of Education. The report was
designed and produced by Collaborative Communications Group, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Youth Are Key to the Prosperity of Cities and the State
I
n 2014, the Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable commissioned research from the University of
California-Santa Barbara on two related studies on the economic losses to the state and 10 Arizona
cities related to high school dropouts and disconnected youth.
One in five young
people in Arizona have
not completed high
school and a similarly
large proportion of
young people in the
state are disconnected
from education and
employment.
The research makes a strong case that young people are the key to
the economic prosperity of these individual cities—and of the state.
Furthermore, the data makes the case that the key to young people
having successful lives and contributing to their communities is
that they must develop their human capital by going to school
and work.
However, throughout the state, there are two groups of young
people who are not investing in their own futures and are not
contributing to the overall well-being of the state. One group is
those who drop out of high school before they graduate. This data is
captured here as dropout data. The other is young people who
are not in school nor are they working. These young people are
often referred to as “disconnected” or “opportunity” youth.
One in five young people in Arizona has not completed high
school, and a similarly large proportion of young people in the
state are disconnected from education and employment. Over their
lifetimes, youth who are not in school and/or who are not working, will be less likely to find a job and
earn a living wage and more likely to have poor health, engage in criminal behavior and require
public assistance.
These youth face higher risks of unemployment and economic insecurity and are more reliant on
government supports.
What this means is that failing to ensure that the state’s young people are adequately prepared for
adulthood creates both social and fiscal losses.
In this report, we present a series of city profiles that show the social and economic losses for both high
school dropouts and those who are neither in school nor work. The social loss reflects lost earnings,
higher criminal activity, poorer health systems, higher reliance on government programs, as well as
productivity losses and tax distortions.
The fiscal losses reflect lost taxes and increased government spending on crime, health and welfare.
This loss is split between the federal government and Arizona state/local governments. The losses are
estimated for the state of Arizona as well as for 10 selected localities within Arizona, which represent
the cities that are members of the Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable.
Each of these outcomes has a significant negative effect on the social well-being of our cities.
They also generate significant economic losses to each local community, as well as to the state and
the nation.
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The Economic Impact for the State
According to the Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable research, each dropout in Arizona produces
$421,280 in economic losses over his or her lifetime, due to decreased earnings and increased public
and private expenses for heath, crime and welfare. The lifetime economic losses to the state of Arizona
from the estimated 18,100 youths who failed to graduate in 2012 amount to $7.6 billion. Of that
amount, $1.5 billion represents fiscal losses to state and local governments.
The research states that reducing the number of dropouts by half would generate more than $3.8
billion in economic benefits to the state.
The research states that
reducing the number of
dropouts by half would
generate more than $3.8
billion in economic benefits to
the state. Reducing the number
of disconnected youth would
generate more than $63 billion
in social benefits and more than
$21 billion is fiscal benefits, most
of which would benefit the state.
Reducing the number of disconnected youth would generate
more than $63 billion in social benefits and more than $21 billion
is fiscal benefits, most of which would benefit the state.
The research found that each disconnected youth in Arizona
produces $695,100 in economic losses over his or her lifetime due
to decreased earnings and increased public and private expenses
for health, crime and welfare. These losses occur not only during
their youth but also over the course of their adult lives.
In 2012, the Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable research
estimated that there were 183,200 disconnected youth, ages 16
to 24, in Arizona. Taken together, the lifetime economic losses to
the state of Arizona from these youth were a staggering $127.1
billion. Of that amount, $43 billion represented fiscal losses to
federal, state and local governments.
The research estimated that reducing the number of disconnected
youth would generate more than $63 billion in social benefits
and more than $21 billion is fiscal benefits, most of which would
benefit the state.
The Significance for Cities
Local communities also face substantial challenges from the effects from dropouts and disconnected
youth. Cities face social loss over the long term, as dropouts and disconnected youth often “inherit”
the economic conditions of past generations. With few job prospects, these youth often remain in their
local communities (for example, incarcerated youth often return to their home community on release),
whereas more educated youth are likely to migrate to large cities with more flexible labor markets.
A community with a high proportion of disconnected youth will thus have to support those youth
throughout adulthood. Compounding this situation, local communities lack a sufficient tax base from
which to make investments to support these youth.
Finally, local communities with high numbers of dropouts and disconnected youth face a number of
intangible but significant effects as well, including depressed local property prices, a poor investment
climate, neighborhood insecurity and blight.
Based on the economic method established by the University of California-Santa Barbara, the data
visualizations presented here show the social and fiscal losses calculated for 10 communities across
the state of Arizona: Avondale, Gilbert, Goodyear, Mesa, Miami, Oro Valley , Phoenix, Sahuarita,
Tempe and Tucson.
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Local calculations were derived from national estimates, adapted using local educational attainment
levels and local economic conditions and adjusted for local prices using wage rate indices.
This data shows that in each community there is a substantial economic loss associated with high
school failure and high proportions of disconnected youth. Even small communities may face a
substantial local loss. For mid-sized communities, the fiscal consequences are in the hundreds of
millions. For a large city, such as Phoenix, the annual economic losses are in the billions of dollars.
Summary
There are two things that mayors and
others who care about building economic
viability and healthy communities should
take from this report:
First, according the California Dropout
Research Project, the losses from
dropouts and disconnected youth in
Arizona are very high, both in absolute
terms and relative to economic metrics.
For example, the cumulative losses from
high school dropouts each year exceed
the amount spent on K–12 schooling in
Arizona. For disconnected youth, these
annual losses are equal to more than onequarter of median income in Arizona.
The cumulative losses from
high school dropouts each
year exceed the amount spent
on K–12 schooling in Arizona.
For disconnected youth, these
annual losses are equal to
more than one-quarter of
median income in Arizona.
Second, the future loss from
disconnected youth is far greater—
indeed, three times greater—than the
immediate loss. The big economic impact
loss from disconnected youth is that
these individuals will not progress through adulthood to become economically independent.
As mayors work with their school districts, business leaders and community-based organizations to
address these issues, it is important to recognize that these youth have multiple obstacles to overcome.
Many have experienced poor schooling, family disadvantage and community deprivation. Also, youth
do not follow simple and stable paths through early adulthood.
Single, small-scale interventions—even if they can be accurately targeted—are unlikely to effectively
overcome all the obstacles.
Government policymakers must consider both the youth’s circumstances and local opportunities.
Without available jobs at living wages, few youth will prosper.
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Avondale
Avondale, a growing community of 83,000, is located west of
Phoenix. The city includes six school districts with a combined
total of 14 elementary schools and three high schools. All six of
these districts have schools in one or more neighboring city.
12%
In 2009, Avondale became the first Kids at Hope City in the
nation when the city council adopted this innovative concept and
community wide philosophy, demonstrating a commitment to
supporting the success of all children.
Avondale held Education Summits in 2013 and 2014, which
brought together educators, community leaders and other
stakeholders to discuss and develop education-focused initiatives.
From these summits, programs that focused on early childhood
education were created and have since flourished.
Several city departments have programs that are geared to
providing early learning opportunities that ensure that Avondale
children enter school ready to learn. Programs such as the Born
Learning Trails, found in various locations throughout the city,
the annual Kid Fest literacy fair, and the Read On Avondale
program all serve as examples of a city committed to ensuring the
educational success of all its youth.
DROPOUT RATE
250 dropouts per year
$110 million lifetime economic loss
Through the AmeriCorps VISTA program, the city is working
closely with one of its districts to enhance its Avondale Education
and Community Engagement Initiative by assisting with the
delivery of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and
mathematics) activities geared toward improving academic
performance in the areas of literacy and mathematics.
Understanding that the educational success of all children will
lead to a highly educated and capable workforce that will in turn
result in a strong and stable economy in the future, Avondale has
focused its efforts toward that end.
VG
AZ A
20%
21%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
250 disconnected youth
$1.5 billion lifetime economic loss
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$438,100
$384,700
$277,700
$163,300
$468,100
$350,100
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$812,600
$667,900
$901,100
$775,100
$698,300
$641,600
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Avondale
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White33%
23%
Black11%
13%
Hispanic52%
62%
Am. Indian
2%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
40%
100%
30%
75%
20%
50%
10%
25%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
0.4
2%
Asian/PI3%
2%
Other9%
10%
1.00
0.3
0.75
0.2
0.50
0.1
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Avondale
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
65%
White
8 grade
th
67%
3 grade
rd
77%
Black
8 grade
th
80%
3 grade
rd
57%
The Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable brings together mayors
across the state to share data, promising practices and strategies
to boost students’ educational and career success. azmayors.org
Hispanic
8 grade
th
58%
3 grade
rd
60%
8 th grade
65%
Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Gilbert
Gilbert, located within the Phoenix metropolitan area, was once
known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World” and is now one
of the fastest growing communities in the country. Gilbert has
made a rapid transformation from an agriculture-based community
of 5,700 in 1980 to the economically diverse suburban center of
235,000 residents that it is today.
11%
Gilbert is served by three school districts: Gilbert Public Schools,
with 41 schools and 39,000 students; Higley Unified School District,
with 12 schools and 12,000 students; and Chandler Unified School
District, with 44 schools and 41,000 students.
Mayor John Lewis frequently links education and economic
opportunities and works with area schools, institutes of higher
education and business leaders to continually improve educational
opportunities for Gilbert youth.
VG
AZ A
20%
DROPOUT RATE
340 dropouts per year
$139 million lifetime economic loss
One of those initiatives is Gilbert’s SPARK App League, a high
school mobile application development contest for Arizona
students. Sponsored by Google and Arizona State University,
SPARK gives high school students the opportunity to learn the
process of developing mobile applications and then apply what they
have learned to help their local community.
Gilbert also partners with ASU Polytechnic, Chandler-Gilbert
Community College, Saint Xavier University (opening in the fall)
and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce to connect the business
community with K–12 and higher education systems through
Partners in Progress. This program provides networking and
learning opportunities for business leaders and business students
alike, focusing on ensuring that area businesses fill the productivity
gap by preparing area students to be workforce ready.
Gilbert also supports a diverse selection of career and technical
education programs at the high school level. Career and technical
classes are aligned with similar courses at local community colleges
in 20 specialized pathways—from accounting to cabinet making
to sports medicine. Classes are available for credit at both the high
school and a community college simultaneously.
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
17%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
4,560 disconnected youth
$3.1 billion lifetime economic loss
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$412,200
$381,500
$245,800
$160,500
$439,000
$347,200
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$760,200
$637,700
$840,200
$731,800
$650,000
$610,000
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Gilbert
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White72%
68%
Black4%
3%
Hispanic15%
18%
Am. Indian
1%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
100%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
60%
0.6
1%
Asian/PI7%
6%
Other5%
8%
1.00
75%
0.75
40%
0.4
50%
0.50
20%
0.2
25%
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Gilbert
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
89%
White
8 grade
th
81%
3 grade
rd
92%
Black
8 grade
th
85%
3 grade
rd
83%
The Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable brings together mayors
across the state to share data, promising practices and strategies
to boost students’ educational and career success. azmayors.org
Hispanic
8 grade
th
64%
3 grade
rd
83%
8 th grade
74%
Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Goodyear
Home to 74,000 people, Goodyear was ranked the sixthfastest growing community in the United States in 2014.
Goodyear students are served by four elementary and two
high school districts. Four Goodyear elementary schools are
listed as top performing by greatschools.org, and all the high
schools offer full academic, fine arts and athletic programs.
The city is located within Maricopa County and encompasses
190 square miles.
Mayor Georgia Lord and the Goodyear city council are
dedicated to ensuring all Goodyear citizens have access to
quality education. Recognizing education as a driver for
economic growth, they have partnered with local public,
private, and charter schools to share resources and ideas that
will help achieve high-quality educational opportunities.
The creation of three education committees by the council is
testament to the importance of this topic. These committees
will address critical elements for sustaining a successful
learning community. The social services, communications,
and academics committees are made up of local educators
who are dedicated to enriching the lives of children in
Goodyear.
15%
VG
AZ A
20%
DROPOUT RATE
160 dropouts per year
$66 million lifetime economic loss
21%
The mayor and council understand the importance of
education for the city’s long-term prospects to be recognized
as a place with high quality-of-life standards and a force in
economic activity. Goodyear is focused on attracting families
and businesses through quality schools. AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
1,820 disconnected youth
$1.3 billion lifetime economic loss
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$427,300
$384,800
$264,000
$163,200
$455,400
$350,000
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$789,800
$655,400
$876,600
$756,600
$677,000
$628,200
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
50k
■ Goodyear
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White57%
45%
Black7%
7%
Hispanic29%
41%
Am. Indian
2%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
40%
100%
30%
75%
20%
50%
10%
25%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
0.4
2%
Asian/PI4%
3%
Other7%
9%
1.00
0.3
0.75
0.2
0.50
0.1
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Goodyear
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY (Liberty School District)
All
3 grade
rd
81%
White
8 grade
th
74%
3 grade
rd
88%
Black
8 grade
th
78%
3 grade
rd
73%
The Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable brings together mayors
across the state to share data, promising practices and strategies
to boost students’ educational and career success. azmayors.org
Hispanic
8 grade
th
75%
3 grade
rd
76%
8 th grade
68%
Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Mesa
Mesa is a city in Maricopa County and is a suburb located about
20 miles east of Phoenix. Mesa is the central city of the East Valley
section of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is bordered by Tempe
on the west, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
on the north, Chandler and Gilbert on the south and Apache
Junction on the east. As of the 2010 Census, Mesa became the
centerpoint of Arizona’s population.
21%
Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona, after Phoenix and
Tucson, and the 38th-largest city in the United States. The city
is home to 439,000 people, according to the 2010 Census. Mesa
is home to numerous higher education facilities, including the
Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University.
Mayor John Giles and the city of Mesa support signature city
initiatives: Mesa Counts on College and Read on Mesa.
Mesa Counts on College (MCoC) is an education partnership
between the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College and Mesa
Public Schools. Its mission is to increase college completion
within the community. Specifically, MCoC intends to double
the number of low-income youth completing postsecondary
programs in Mesa over the next 10 years.
DROPOUT RATE
1,180 dropouts per year
$516 million lifetime economic loss
MCoC began as a systematic overhaul and restructuring of
relationships between the three partner entities. The goal was
to improve and expand support for students and community
members in relation to postsecondary enrollment and success.
MCoC works to re-engage the most disconnected and underrepresented populations within the community to provide them
with opportunities for future education and economic success.
Read On Mesa is a collaborative effort facilitated by the city
of Mesa and the Mesa United Way to identify gaps and enable
collaboration across community efforts focused on early literacy
to help support the community’s most vulnerable children. The
Mesa United Way has successfully lead several 12 Books donation
events that provide 12 books each for students at targeted
elementary schools.
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
VG
AZ A
20%
21%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
11,935 disconnected youth
$8.6 billion lifetime economic loss
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$436,300
$384,000
$275,500
$162,800
$466,100
$349,500
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$809,100
$665,700
$896,500
$772,100
$695,200
$639,400
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Mesa
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White65%
49%
Black3%
4%
Hispanic26%
40%
Am. Indian
3%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
40%
100%
30%
75%
20%
50%
10%
25%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
0.4
2%
Asian/PI2%
2%
Other9%
14%
1.00
0.3
0.75
0.2
0.50
0.1
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Mesa
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
79%
White
8 grade
th
71%
3 grade
rd
89%
Black
8 grade
th
83%
3 grade
rd
75%
The Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable brings together mayors
across the state to share data, promising practices and strategies
to boost students’ educational and career success. azmayors.org
Hispanic
8 grade
th
67%
3 grade
rd
71%
8 th grade
58%
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Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Miami
Miami is a classic Western copper boomtown in Gila County,
though the copper mines are largely dormant now. Miami’s
old downtown has been partly renovated, and the Bullion
Plaza Museum features the cultural, mining and ranching
history of the Miami area.
19%
According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town was
1,837.
Miami High School has approximately 500 students in seventh
through twelfth grade. Las Lomas Elementary School has
about 250 students in Kindergarten through second grade as
well as several ungraded classes. Neither school is located
in what are the current boundaries of the town of Miami,
however, and are considered to be part of Claypool.
Faced with significant budget cuts to public schools and
a declining public school population, as well as growth in
charter school attendance, consolidation of Miami schools
with those in nearby Globe is a topic of frequent discussion
but something that residents of neither town have been willing
to do.
VG
AZ A
20%
DROPOUT RATE
10 dropouts per year
$4 million lifetime economic loss
25%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
60 disconnected youth
$38 million lifetime economic loss
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$405,900
$315,700
$288,300
$136,200
$436,400
$287,100
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$751,700
$590,900
$837,600
$703,100
$654,100
$573,200
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
30%
0.09
0.08
0.3
20%
7%
0.07
0.2
10%
6%
0.06
0.05
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.4
8%
5%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
0.1
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Miami
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White34%
N/A
Black0%
N/A
Hispanic62%
N/A
Am. Indian
N/A
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
40%
100%
30%
75%
20%
50%
10%
25%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
0.4
1%
Asian/PI4%
N/A
Other7%
N/A
1.00
0.3
0.75
0.2
0.50
0.1
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Miami
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
67%
White
8 grade
th
52%
3 grade
rd
81%
Black
8 grade
th
Hispanic
3 grade
8 grade
N/A
N/A
rd
53%
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th
3 grade
rd
56%
8 th grade
47%
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Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
ARIZONA MAYORS EDUCATION AND ECONOMY PROFILES
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Oro Valley
Oro Valley was incorporated in 1974 and is home to over 41,000
people. The town is located just three miles north of Tucson,
in Pima County. Oro Valley was once known for its retirement
community, but that has been changing as the town has grown,
welcoming a younger, more diverse community.
13%
Oro Valley has a mixture of public, private and charter schools
available to its residents. The town’s public schools are part of
the Amphitheater School District, which has more than 14,000
students in 21 schools covering 109 square miles from Tucson
to the Pinal County line.
Mayor Satish Hiremath believes when students are engaged in
their education communities, they are more likely to succeed
and complete their education. Early childhood education is
crucial, so he has collaborated with the community to bring the
Children’s Museum to Oro Valley, giving young children a boost
in learning and cognition before they hit kindergarten, a project
to which the town contributed $200,000.
DROPOUT RATE
110 dropouts per year
$40 million lifetime economic loss
One of the ways the town has taken a proactive approach
to dropout prevention is by funding programs such as
School Resource Officers, who serve a three-fold role as law
enforcement officers, teachers and counselors to the school
community. While building healthy relationships with law
enforcement officers, students learn about bullying, self-defense,
conflict-resolution, drug awareness and much more. In 2013,
the Resource Officer’s program was chosen as a model Safety
Resource Officer Agency by the Arizona School Resource
Officer’s Association.
In addition to the multiple programs available to youth through
the Parks and Recreation Department, the town offers a Teen
Academy each summer, the Explorers program and the Youth
Advisory Council.
VG
AZ A
20%
17%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
888 disconnected youth
$525 million lifetime economic loss
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$358,700
$326,700
$218,000
$137,700
$382,400
$297,200
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$659,900
$549,900
$730,200
$633,300
$565,500
$526,700
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Tucson
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
50k
■ Oro Valley
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White82%
71%
Black1%
2%
Hispanic12%
21%
Am. Indian
1%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
100%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
60%
0.6
1%
Asian/PI4%
4%
Other6%
14%
1.00
75%
0.75
40%
0.4
50%
0.50
20%
0.2
25%
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Oro Valley
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY (Ampitheater Unified District)
All
3 grade
rd
81%
White
8 grade
th
73%
3 grade
rd
92%
Black
8 grade
th
83%
3 grade
rd
61%
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Hispanic
8 grade
th
56%
3 grade
rd
73%
8 th grade
65%
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Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
ARIZONA MAYORS EDUCATION AND ECONOMY PROFILES
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DASHBOARD ON EDUCATION
Phoenix
Phoenix is the nation’s sixth-largest city, with a population of
more than 1.5 million people. It is home to 325 public schools,
along with more than 200 charter and private schools, across
30 school districts. The city sits within Maricopa County, which
ranked second among the fastest-growing counties in the
United States in 2014.
Just one the city’s school districts, Phoenix Union High School
District, is itself one of the largest high schools districts in the
country. Phoenix Union covers more than 220 square miles,
with 16 schools and more than 27,000 students. If the 110,000
students in the 13 K–8 schools in its 13 elementary partner
schools were included, the district would be among the 25
largest school districts in the United States.
Mayor Greg Stanton has put education at the center of the City’s
efforts to create a talented workforce. One of Mayor Stanton’s
first priorities was to re-open the city’s education office to
increase college attainment in Phoenix and get all kids reading
by third grade. This literacy milestone is crucial to helping a
student get on track for later academic success and high school
graduation.
24%
DROPOUT RATE
3,070 dropouts per year
$1.4 billion lifetime economic loss
The Read On Phoenix Initiative is a cross-sector partnership
of school system, city and volunteer efforts to support school
readiness, reduce summer learning loss and provide after school
literacy enrichment. The ultimate goal is to get every thirdgrader in the city to read with proficiency.
The AARP Experience Corps and Phoenix Great Start initiatives
focus resources on the city’s youngest students to ensure early
education success. A growing partnership between the city,
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix Union High Schools
and Valley of the Sun United Way is working to increase college
attainment, particularly for Phoenix’s rapidly growing Hispanic
youth population.
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
VG
AZ A
20%
24%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
45,042 disconnected youth
$34.5 billion lifetime economic loss
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$459,500
$386,500
$304,500
$165,400
$492,400
$313,800
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$862,900
$698,500
$958,600
$817,500
$743,600
$673,500
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Phoenix
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White47%
31%
Black7%
7%
Hispanic40%
55%
Am. Indian
2%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
40%
100%
30%
75%
20%
50%
10%
25%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
0.4
2%
Asian/PI3%
3%
Other11%
16%
1.00
0.3
0.75
0.2
0.50
0.1
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Phoenix
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
63%
White
8 grade
th
54%
3 grade
rd
82%
Black
8 grade
th
73%
3 grade
rd
65%
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to boost students’ educational and career success. azmayors.org
Hispanic
8 grade
th
49%
3 grade
rd
62%
8 th grade
53%
Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Sahuarita
Sahuarita is a town in Pima County, located south of the
Tohono O’odham Nation and abutting the north end of Green
Valley, about 15 miles south of Tucson.
23%
Sahuarita is a very young town, incorporated in 1994 with a
population then of well under 3,000. Over the past 20 years,
Sahuarita has experienced very dramatic growth. By the time of
the 2010 Census, the population was above 25,000, and today it
is at more than 27,000.
The town is served by two school districts. The largest is the
Sahuarita Unified School District, which serves 6,200 students
in nine schools that are located across more than 600 square
miles, indicative of the low population density of Southern
Arizona. The other district, Continental Elementary School
District #39, is much smaller, serving one preK–8 school.
Mayor Duane Blumberg’s office has been active in working
with the Sahuarita Unified School District on facilities issues,
including an innovative shared-use agreement. Anza Trail Park
is a joint venture park in cooperation with the Sahuarita Unified
School District. The 11-acre park is located next to Anza Trail
School. The site opened in 2008 and has two youth softball
fields and one multi-use football/soccer field, all of which are
lighted. Additionally there are two lighted basketball and two
tennis courts. The site has a covered playground, four shaded
picnic areas, a restroom/concession building and a half-mile
walking trail. During school hours, the park serves as the
school’s playground.
VG
AZ A
20%
DROPOUT RATE
90 dropouts per year
$31 million lifetime economic loss
20%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
Having directed significant energy to collaborating on issues
of shared interest among town hall, the school district and
community-based organizations, the mayor is particularly
interested in actionable efforts regarding disconnected youth.
651 disconnected youth
$386 million lifetime economic loss
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$358,800
$326,700
$218,200
$137,800
$382,400
$297,300
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$661,600
$551,400
$732,200
$635,000
$566,700
$528,100
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Tucson
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
50k
■ Sahuarita
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White58%
45%
Black3%
5%
Hispanic32%
42%
Am. Indian
2%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
100%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
50%
1%
Asian/PI5%
4%
Other7%
12%
1.00
0.5
40%
75%
0.4
0.75
30%
0.3
50%
0.50
20%
0.2
25%
0.25
10%
0.1
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Sahuarita
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
84%
White
8 grade
th
76%
3 grade
rd
91%
Black
8 grade
th
3 grade
rd
84%
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N/A
Hispanic
8 grade
th
76%
3 grade
rd
77%
8 th grade
69%
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Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Tempe
Tempe, Arizona’s eighth largest city, has a population of over
160,000 residents and is home to Arizona State University, the
nation’s largest university system with over 70,000 students. There
are three school districts within Tempe, comprising two elementary
school districts and one high school district.Tempe Union High
School District has six comprehensive high schools and one
non-traditional high school and serves over 14,000 students. An
additional 15,400 students are served in the Tempe Elementary
School District and Kyrene Elementary School District. Tempe
Union High School District has a 90 percent graduation rate and 87
percent of those graduates go on to attend college.
The city of Tempe strongly supports education and its educational
partners and created an education coordinator position to serve as
the liaison between the city government and the local educational
institutions. Mayor Mark Mitchell, in his State of the City address,
stated, “The link between education and economic development
success in Tempe is not solely about higher education…I know that
a love of learning starts during the formative elementary, middle
school and high school years.”
10%
DROPOUT RATE
340 dropouts per year
$160 million lifetime economic loss
The city’s College Connect program works with Tempe’s students
to provide assistance in completing college and trade school
applications, finding scholarships, and navigating financial aid. A
committed group of partners work together to present workshops
and to provide support so that all program participants can achieve
post-secondary success.
AARP Experience Corps Tempe engages adult volunteers age 50+
to provide one-on-one literacy tutoring to kindergarten through
3rd grade students reading below grade level. In addition to
strengthening academic skills, the tutors work on motivating and
encouraging students through the positive relationship they build
together. Through this generational exchange, children succeed,
50+ adults thrive and communities are made stronger.
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
VG
AZ A
20%
19%
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
3,992 disconnected youth
$3.1 billion lifetime economic loss
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$469,900
$387,600
$317,100
$166,100
$504,000
$352,900
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$878,500
$705,800
$976,500
$829,500
$759,100
$681,500
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ARIZONA MAYORS EDUCATION AND ECONOMY PROFILES
Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
30%
0.09
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.3
8%
0.08
20%
0.2
7%
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
— Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Tempe
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White60%
41%
Black5%
7%
Hispanic22%
37%
Am. Indian
4%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
100%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
50%
2%
Asian/PI8%
5%
Other10%
18%
1.00
0.5
40%
75%
0.4
0.75
30%
0.3
50%
0.50
20%
0.2
25%
0.25
10%
0.1
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Tempe
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
78%
White
8 grade
th
65%
3 grade
rd
89%
Black
8 grade
th
78%
3 grade
rd
73%
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Hispanic
8 grade
th
55%
3 grade
rd
73%
8 th grade
62%
Arizona Mayors
Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
ARIZONA MAYORS EDUCATION AND ECONOMY PROFILES
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Tucson
Tucson is the second-largest city in Arizona. Its five school districts
include the second-largest school district in Arizona, Tucson
Unified School District (TUSD). Just 60 miles from Mexico, and
home to the University of Arizona, technology, trade and tourism
make up a significant part of the local economy.
22%
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild has emphasized that the number one
question that businesses ask when deciding whether to come to
Tucson is, “How good is your education system?” Helping schools
attain good educational outcomes helps a city’s economy. With
this in mind, Mayor Rothschild and his office have focused on the
following education initiatives:
Early Literacy—Expanding programs like Reading Seed, which helps
young children read at grade level by third grade, and Teach the
Parent, Reach the Child, which teaches parents how to help their
children gain preliteracy and reading skills.
Dropout Prevention and Recovery—Engaging students who have
dropped out or at risk of doing so by going door to door and asking
them to get back in school, through Steps to Success walks with
TUSD.
VG
AZ A
20%
DROPOUT RATE
1,140 dropouts per year
$435 million lifetime economic loss
Attendance—Working with schools, nonprofits and businesses
to support programs that track attendance for each student and
intervene when necessary, through a Count Me In! attendance
program with TUSD.
21%
Alternative Programs—Supporting alternative programs like
GradLink2 at Sunnyside and TUSD so that every student has a way to
earn a high school diploma.
Education Funding­—Continuing to work with the business
community on legislative efforts to lift Arizona from the bottom in
K–12 education funding by substantially increasing funding for public
education.
AZ AVG
22%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge—Encouraging children to read
more over the summer, when studies show they tend to lose reading
gains from the previous school year.
STEM Internships—Working with the U of A, Pima Community
College, Pima JTED, school districts, and the business community to
increase the number of STEM internships, bridging the gap between
school and work and retaining graduates for Tucson’s quality, hightech workforce.
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
13,410 disconnected youth
$8.5 billion lifetime economic loss
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$381,500
$330,000
$246,100
$140,800
$407,900
$300,200
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$710,000
$580,300
$789,100
$675,600
$610,800
$558,200
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Unemployment Rate
Household Income
9%
30%
0.09
0.08
0.3
20%
7%
0.07
0.2
10%
6%
0.06
0.05
Education and the economy are closely
intertwined subjects. In order to address
educational challenges it is necessary to
understand the economic context within
which students, families and schools
operate, while a well-educated population
enjoys higher employment and incomes.
0.4
8%
5%
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
0.1
2013
2014
— Tucson
— Arizona
0%
0.0
2015
25k
■ Tucson
50k
75k
100k
150k
■ Arizona
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Under 18
All across Arizona the demographic
picture is changing rapidly. Comparing
the racial/ethnic composition of the
youth population with that of the
city as a whole illustrates the pattern
of these demographic shifts and the
growth of the Hispanic population
in particular.
White47%
28%
Black5%
6%
Hispanic42%
60%
Am. Indian
3%
Education Attainment
HS Completion by Age
EDUCATION RATES
40%
100%
30%
75%
20%
50%
10%
25%
Cities included in the profiles have a
large amount of variation in the rates
of education for their adult population.
Educational outcomes for students are
strongly associated with the education
levels of their families and, to an extent,
their communities.
0.4
3%
Asian/PI3%
2%
Other14%
21%
1.00
0.3
0.75
0.2
0.50
0.1
0.25
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
0%
0.00
25
■ Tucson
35
45
65
■ Arizona
AIMS READING PROFICIENCY BY RACE/ETHNICITY
All
3 grade
rd
72%
White
8 grade
th
65%
3 grade
rd
75%
Black
8 grade
th
72%
3 grade
rd
57%
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Hispanic
8 grade
th
45%
3 grade
rd
68%
8 th grade
56%
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Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Arizona Department of Education Report Cards, azreportcards.com
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OPPORTUNITY YOUTH PROFILES
Arizona
22%
20%
DISCONNECTED
YOUTH RATE
DROPOUT RATE
183,200 disconnected youth
18,100 dropouts per year
$127.3 billion lifetime economic loss
$7.6 billion lifetime economic loss
ECONOMIC LOSS BY
RACE/ETHNICITY
White
Black
Hispanic
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Lifetime loss
per dropout
$420,700
$364,600
$269,900
$154,800
$449,800
$331,900
Lifetime loss per
disconnected youth
$780,200
$638,100
$864,900
$742,600
$671,500
$613,800
Unemployment Rate
Education Attainment
Household Income
9%
40%
30%
0.4
0.3
0.09
8%
30%
0.3
0.08
20%
0.2
20%
7%
0.2
0.07
10%
0.1
6%
0.06
5%
0.05
2013
2014
2015
0%
0.0
10%
0.1
25k
50k
75k
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to boost students’ educational and career success. azmayors.org
100k
150k
0%
0.0
No HS
HS
Diploma Diploma
Some
College
College
Degree
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Education Roundtable
Sources: Arizona Department of Administration Local Area Unemploment Statistics, Seasonally Adjusted Tables, Updated January 22, 2015; US Census Bureau
2009–13 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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