Tempe Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Tempe Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Tempe, Arizona, with 443 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Arizona, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for many years.

Tempe Preparatory Academy significantly outperforms the state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 83% of 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%. The school also has very high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.7% to 96.4% over the past several years, well above the state average. Additionally, the school's student population is more diverse compared to some nearby schools, with a significant Hispanic (around 25-28%) and Asian (around 7%) student population.

Tempe Preparatory Academy's ability to support the academic success of traditionally underserved student populations, such as Hispanic and male students, is a significant strength. The school ranks 2nd out of 164 Arizona high schools for Hispanic students and 6th out of 207 for male students in the 2023-2024 school year. While the school excels in many areas, the data also reveals some potential challenges, such as lower performance for Native American and special education students, which could be an area of focus for the school.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 1251 E Southern Ave
       Tempe, AZ  85282-5605


(480) 839-3402

District: Tempe Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 259 Arizona High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.8% Help


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Compare Details Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks better than 95% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tempe Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tempe Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe Preparatory Academy 50th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Tempe Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tempe Preparatory Academy 13th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Tempe Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Tempe Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tempe Preparatory Academy 31st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tempe Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 93.90 14th 663 97.9%
2010 92.77 23rd 692 96.7%
2011 92.99 21st 685 96.9%
2012 91.21 24th 772 96.9%
2016 92.64 34th 677 95.0%
2017 85.39 80th 695 88.5%
2018 83.12 104th 711 85.4%
2019 79.12 109th 605 82.0%
2021 86.06 89th 832 89.3%
2022 79.55 90th 605 85.1%
2023 93.84 35th 854 95.9%
2024 86.77 50th 533 90.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.23 116th 650 82.2%
2022 66.52 54th 211 74.4%
2023 85.30 20th 384 94.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.30 214th 789 72.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.33 86th 717 88.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.53 94th 624 84.9%
2019 69.90 126th 466 73.0%
2021 83.56 98th 820 88.0%
2022 78.93 60th 494 87.9%
2023 90.61 46th 806 94.3%
2024 78.17 53rd 379 86.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.92 87th 617 85.9%
2019 80.08 66th 435 84.8%
2021 85.03 87th 818 89.4%
2022 77.80 61st 476 87.2%
2023 94.26 30th 810 96.3%
2024 82.45 43rd 356 87.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.75 114th 404 71.8%
2022 79.03 26th 192 86.5%
2023 55.10 95th 247 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.91 251st 573 56.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.05 53rd 802 93.4%
2023 91.42 31st 760 95.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.54 104th 436 76.1%
2019 60.71 126th 337 62.6%
2021 76.79 113th 780 85.5%
2022 68.08 99th 446 77.8%
2023 87.36 43rd 675 93.6%
2024 85.13 29th 273 89.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tempe Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 95.29 10th 395 97.5%
2010 95.12 13th 403 96.8%
2011 95.84 11th 397 97.2%
2012 89.82 35th 471 92.6%
2013 94.50 10th 491 98.0%
2014 94.60 7th 394 98.2%
2015 95.91 11th 261 95.8%
2016 92.39 22nd 406 94.6%
2017 93.16 21st 416 95.0%
2018 89.73 22nd 420 94.8%
2019 86.61 20th 285 93.0%
2021 95.95 30th 509 94.1%
2022 94.44 22nd 464 95.3%
2023 97.01 21st 469 95.5%
2024 96.32 13th 259 95.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.35 117th 374 68.7%
2022 94.88 3rd 282 98.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.81 57th 422 86.5%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.80 52nd 347 85.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.09 17th 354 95.2%
2019 86.65 24th 247 90.3%
2021 93.54 34th 492 93.1%
2022 89.08 34th 456 92.5%
2023 97.61 10th 406 97.5%
2024 93.02 14th 193 92.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.56 22nd 370 94.1%
2019 87.43 22nd 238 90.8%
2021 96.31 30th 492 93.9%
2022 96.17 20th 455 95.6%
2023 95.56 22nd 429 94.9%
2024 98.00 6th 207 97.1%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.64 44th 231 81.0%
2022 81.03 40th 238 83.2%
2023 38.91 99th 146 32.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.48 43rd 479 91.0%
2022 72.07 79th 441 82.1%
2023 89.00 24th 379 93.7%
2024 99.67 2nd 164 98.8%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.64 44th 256 82.8%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tempe Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.77 19th 291 93.5%
2019 80.86 28th 217 87.1%
2021 92.44 30th 448 93.3%
2022 92.24 22nd 409 94.6%
2023 96.09 10th 371 97.3%
2024 90.56 18th 174 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a teacher
Friday, March 19, 2021

Open Quote The dirty secret of this school is that their "performance" is based on kids leaving the school. 120 kids start 9th grade, only about 50 finish 12th grade. This is because those that are struggling are pushed out to other schools. This makes it look like they have a 100 graduation rate, but the truth is those that are struggling are pushed out. That said, it's a wonderful school for those that stay, it's just that the stats aren't really honest. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, February 8, 2020

Open Quote Tempe Preparatory Academy is an excellent school that offers a private-school level of education as a charter school. The curriculum is rigorous, but the small classroom sizes and excellent faculty allow for a phenomenal level of support that enables every motivated student an opportunity to expand their own potential. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tempe Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 94 5 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1998 113 6 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 137
1999 139 6 5 17 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2000 131 4 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2001 143 3 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 167
2002 229 4 19 17 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 229 4 19 17 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 254 7 26 17 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 273 9 21 18 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 279 7 26 18 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 276 5 25 24 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 264 7 36 30 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 268 6 36 40 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2010 247 9 29 45 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 205 8 24 64 0 0 19 0 320
2012 195 10 23 58 0 1 19 0 306
2013 154 7 21 54 0 0 14 0 250
2014 162 8 13 49 2 1 12 0 247
2015 152 8 18 31 3 2 12 0 226
2016 227 16 26 63 6 0 9 0 347
2017 357 19 31 11 10 2 12 0 442
2018 352 17 38 13 7 2 9 0 438
2019 344 18 35 17 9 3 12 0 438
2020 308 23 37 47 7 0 21 0 443
2021 255 14 29 109 3 0 24 0 434
2022 257 10 34 118 3 1 24 0 447
2023 237 7 31 123 5 2 38 0 443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tempe Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 113 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 137 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 168 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 154 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 167 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 269 n/a n/a n/a
2003 269 n/a n/a n/a
2004 304 n/a n/a n/a
2005 322 n/a n/a n/a
2006 332 n/a n/a n/a
2007 331 n/a n/a n/a
2008 338 n/a n/a n/a
2009 351 n/a n/a 0.3
2010 332 n/a n/a 0.6
2011 320 n/a n/a 0
2012 306 n/a n/a n/a
2013 250 n/a n/a 10.4
2014 247 n/a n/a 10.5
2015 226 n/a n/a n/a
2016 347 n/a n/a 1.7
2017 442 n/a n/a 17.9
2018 438 n/a n/a n/a
2019 438 n/a n/a n/a
2020 443 n/a n/a 3.8
2021 434 n/a n/a n/a
2022 447 n/a n/a n/a
2023 443 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tempe Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 113 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 137 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 168 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 154 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 167 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 269 n/a n/a n/a
2003 269 n/a n/a n/a
2004 304 n/a n/a n/a
2005 322 n/a n/a n/a
2006 332 n/a n/a n/a
2007 331 n/a n/a n/a
2008 338 n/a n/a n/a
2009 351 n/a n/a 0.3
2010 332 n/a n/a 0.6
2011 320 n/a n/a 0
2012 306 n/a n/a n/a
2013 250 n/a n/a 10.4
2014 247 n/a n/a 10.5
2015 226 n/a n/a n/a
2016 347 n/a n/a 1.7
2017 442 n/a n/a 17.9
2018 438 n/a n/a n/a
2019 438 n/a n/a n/a
2020 443 n/a n/a 3.8
2021 434 n/a n/a n/a
2022 447 n/a n/a n/a
2023 443 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tempe Preparatory Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,091
2020 $9,585

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tempe Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 854 Middle schools
 13.9%
Ranks 20th of 285 High schoolsRanks 21st of 469 High schools
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438443
 1.1%
African American187
 61.1%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian3531
 11.4%
Hispanic17123
 623.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White344237
 31.1%
Two or More Races1238
 216.7%


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Students at Tempe Preparatory Academy are 53% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Tempe Preparatory Academy.

Yes. Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 5.0% of Arizona high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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