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East Valley Academy scores perfect on CCRI; district reports upward trend in college‑and‑career readiness
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Summary
Mesa Public Schools reported increases in College and Career Readiness Indicator (CCRI) points across its high schools, and East Valley Academy officials described operational steps that earned the alternative school a perfect CCRI score of 35 out of 35.
Mesa Public Schools leaders told the governing board on Sept. 11 that district CCRI outcomes have climbed in recent years, and East Valley Academy staff described steps that led the school to a perfect CCRI score in the state’s alternative‑school formula.
District summary: Doctor Glassmeyer presented districtwide CCRI trends that showed a larger share of graduates earning the highest CCRI point totals in the traditional high‑school calculation. The CCRI system assigns points for college‑level courses, CTE completion and industry certifications, work‑based learning, and other indicators; those points feed into A–F school accountability grades (20% of the letter grade for traditional schools, 35% for alternative schools).
East Valley Academy: The alternative high school reported it earned 35 out of 35 CCRI points by expanding on‑campus testing days and by increasing intentional college and career preparation activities. The campus now schedules juniors and seniors for MCC (Mesa Community College) registration and edReady exams, hosts on‑site FAFSA and college workshops, partners with EVIT for program information, and uses Naviance for planning in select classes to guide students toward postsecondary steps.
"We did a comprehensive review of all of our data," the East Valley Academy presenter told the board, describing how the campus identified students with zero CCRI points and built individualized plans to earn points. EVA said shifting students to be on campus for testing and scheduling career prep days were practical changes that produced measurable results.
Why it matters: CCRI points are part of state accountability and indicate the district’s progress in preparing graduates for college and careers. A higher CCRI share can influence a high school’s accountability grade and reflects access to college credit, industry credentials and work experience for students.
Board reaction: Trustees praised East Valley Academy’s approach and noted the districtwide importance of up‑front career awareness in elementary and middle school to build pathways into high‑school academies. Members asked about FAFSA rates and what the district is doing to increase completion; administrators said counselors, embedded MCC advisors and districtwide outreach are being used to raise FAFSA participation.
Ending: District leaders said they are developing district dashboards and data architecture to display CCRI and related postsecondary metrics in aggregate; staff set internal targets for clearer reporting by mid‑2026.
