Beginning in September, applications will open for $3.4 million in Ninth Grade Success Grant awards for the next four years. The Arizona Department of Education will be sending a letter and launching a landing page with full details. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to each eligible district or charter school, with awards of at least $150 per ninth grade student enrolled (or projected to be enrolled) during the grant term. The grant will require working with an outside vendor with epertise in ninth grade on track work. This is an important opportunity to access resources that directly support ninth grade success efforts.
Event Details
9th Grade Success Showcase
Camelback High School, Phoenix, AZ
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
4612 N 28th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Camelback High School, a Center for High School Success Demonstration School, has achieved outstanding results by prioritizing ninth grade success, including:
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98% improvement in 9th Grade On-Track rates
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20% reduction in chronic absenteeism
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Increased teacher retention
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A transformed school culture
Watch a short video about Camelback here.
This Showcase will highlight best practices from the CHSS Roadmap for 9th Grade Success in action, with opportunities to collaborate with educators from across our national network.
Optional Add-On: Grant Work Session (2:00 – 3:00 pm)
Immediately following the Showcase, this interactive session will provide hands-on support for schools and districts preparing to apply for the Arizona Ninth Grade Success Grant. We’ll review requirements, share application strategies, and give participants time to draft and ask questions. You’ll leave with clear next steps and resources to strengthen your proposal.
Space is limited - register today!
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