Northland Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Northland Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school located in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 641 students. The school is part of the Northland Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 64 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northland Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the state and nearby public schools in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average, with 72% and 64% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 38% and 30%. The school has also maintained exceptionally high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.4% to 98.6% over the past five years, far exceeding the state and local district averages. While the student population at Northland Preparatory Academy is predominantly White (73.17% in 2022-2023), the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to the nearby Flagstaff High School, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic (23.4%) and Native American (25%) students.

When comparing Northland Preparatory Academy to the nearby public schools, several key differences emerge. Northland Preparatory Academy significantly outperforms the nearby Flagstaff High School and Summit High School in academic achievement, with much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Northland Preparatory Academy's four-year graduation rates are substantially higher than the nearby Flagstaff High School (92.6%) and Summit High School (51.1%).


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
       Flagstaff, AZ  86004


(928) 214-8776

District: Northland Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 270 Arizona High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  645

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Compare Details Northland Preparatory Academy ranks better than 73.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northland Preparatory Academy ranks better than 88.5% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northland 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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northland Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Northland Preparatory Academy 146th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Northland Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northland Preparatory Academy 31st of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Northland Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Northland Preparatory Academy 67th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northland Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.03 70th 663 89.4%
2010 82.42 104th 692 85.0%
2012 88.57 36th 772 95.3%
2013 86.20 56th 787 92.9%
2014 90.48 36th 690 94.8%
2015 79.66 94th 521 82.0%
2016 80.69 106th 677 84.3%
2017 66.10 189th 695 72.8%
2018 80.02 122nd 711 82.8%
2019 84.33 75th 605 87.6%
2021 77.67 157th 832 81.1%
2022 62.77 202nd 605 66.6%
2023 67.93 210th 854 75.4%
2024 66.66 146th 550 73.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.47 263rd 650 59.5%
2022 37.14 165th 211 21.8%
2023 54.30 158th 384 58.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.45 255th 789 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.82 92nd 717 87.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.02 122nd 624 80.4%
2019 78.66 77th 466 83.5%
2021 70.75 194th 820 76.3%
2022 60.61 167th 494 66.2%
2023 66.71 209th 806 74.1%
2024 55.04 140th 386 63.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 120th 617 80.6%
2019 79.00 69th 435 84.1%
2021 80.33 118th 818 85.6%
2022 57.87 182nd 476 61.8%
2023 65.35 222nd 810 72.6%
2024 59.47 121st 370 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.09 349th 404 13.6%
2022 36.01 137th 192 28.6%
2023 34.46 186th 247 24.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.08 10th 543 98.2%
2021 66.99 162nd 802 79.8%
2023 41.22 398th 760 47.6%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.24 92nd 390 76.4%
2023 56.98 57th 159 64.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 136th 436 68.8%
2019 69.80 85th 337 74.8%
2021 67.85 198th 780 74.6%
2022 46.91 247th 446 44.6%
2023 57.43 251st 675 62.8%
2024 47.37 145th 288 49.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northland Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 96.62 4th 395 99.0%
2010 94.96 14th 403 96.5%
2012 93.85 14th 471 97.0%
2013 83.41 64th 491 87.0%
2014 93.77 11th 394 97.2%
2015 87.73 23rd 261 91.2%
2016 94.15 15th 406 96.3%
2017 87.59 33rd 416 92.1%
2018 89.33 23rd 420 94.5%
2019 96.33 9th 285 96.8%
2021 81.00 84th 509 83.5%
2022 89.37 38th 464 91.8%
2023 94.84 27th 469 94.2%
2024 87.79 31st 270 88.5%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.73 33rd 374 91.2%
2022 95.55 1st 282 99.6%
2023 98.80 1st 199 99.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.35 69th 155 55.5%
2021 42.28 182nd 422 56.9%
2022 40.28 159th 380 58.2%
2023 82.07 25th 172 85.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.00 24th 354 93.2%
2019 95.60 10th 247 96.0%
2021 74.11 102nd 492 79.3%
2022 83.93 48th 456 89.5%
2023 95.32 16th 406 96.1%
2024 88.34 23rd 200 88.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 43rd 370 88.4%
2019 94.60 15th 238 93.7%
2021 84.12 61st 492 87.6%
2022 90.29 36th 455 92.1%
2023 93.00 29th 429 93.2%
2024 90.71 19th 219 91.3%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.31 72nd 311 76.8%
2021 71.98 82nd 479 82.9%
2022 98.67 16th 441 96.4%
2023 96.81 11th 379 97.1%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 90.92 11th 128 91.4%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.02 1st 129 99.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Northland Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.07 28th 291 90.4%
2019 91.43 15th 217 93.1%
2021 67.50 122nd 448 72.8%
2022 72.31 74th 409 81.9%
2023 83.46 41st 371 88.9%
2024 85.97 23rd 184 87.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 15, 2014

Open Quote Fantastic school. Best in Flagstaff. Incredible staff and faculty, and even better students. A culture that encourages learning, and where it's safe to be an academic kid. Two thumbs up. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Open Quote We love NPA! My daughter had her "best year ever!" She's a happy student and has become an organized, self-motivated learner. She's made great friends there. She loves their dance program. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 16, 2010

Open Quote My Daughter just graduated --- Tough curriculum --- Worth it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northland Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 48 1 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 57
1999 106 2 4 7 7 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 113 2 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 135
2001 139 5 0 14 8 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 171 1 7 10 7 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 171 1 7 10 7 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 239 1 12 16 9 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 252 0 14 16 11 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 289 0 12 15 8 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 299 1 12 25 9 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 302 2 15 33 12 n/a n/a 0 364
2009 292 6 12 35 13 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 294 11 16 34 11 n/a n/a 0 366
2011 304 10 14 44 15 0 0 0 387
2012 444 11 14 53 15 0 21 0 558
2013 477 6 17 59 19 0 19 0 597
2014 493 5 15 73 14 0 23 0 623
2015 515 5 10 72 15 0 23 0 640
2016 510 7 11 74 13 1 24 0 640
2017 509 4 12 76 13 1 24 0 639
2018 508 4 16 73 16 1 26 0 644
2019 487 4 15 72 26 0 26 0 630
2020 484 1 16 85 25 0 33 0 644
2021 483 1 11 82 22 1 33 0 633
2022 469 5 14 72 20 1 31 0 612
2023 469 7 21 78 22 2 42 0 641
2024 466 10 26 87 22 2 32 0 645

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 Northland Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 57 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 135 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 196 n/a n/a n/a
2003 196 n/a n/a n/a
2004 277 n/a n/a 4.3
2005 293 n/a n/a 4.1
2006 324 n/a n/a n/a
2007 346 n/a n/a n/a
2008 364 n/a n/a n/a
2009 358 n/a n/a 0.3
2010 366 n/a n/a n/a
2011 387 n/a n/a 0
2012 558 n/a n/a n/a
2013 597 n/a n/a n/a
2014 623 n/a n/a n/a
2015 640 n/a n/a n/a
2016 640 n/a n/a n/a
2017 639 n/a n/a n/a
2018 644 n/a n/a n/a
2019 630 n/a n/a n/a
2020 644 n/a n/a 3.9
2021 633 n/a n/a n/a
2022 612 n/a n/a n/a
2023 641 n/a n/a 5.9
2024 645 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 Northland Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 57 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 135 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 166 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 196 n/a n/a n/a
2003 196 n/a n/a n/a
2004 277 n/a n/a 4.3
2005 293 n/a n/a 4.1
2006 324 n/a n/a n/a
2007 346 n/a n/a n/a
2008 364 n/a n/a n/a
2009 358 n/a n/a 0.3
2010 366 n/a n/a n/a
2011 387 n/a n/a 0
2012 558 n/a n/a n/a
2013 597 n/a n/a n/a
2014 623 n/a n/a n/a
2015 640 n/a n/a n/a
2016 640 n/a n/a n/a
2017 639 n/a n/a n/a
2018 644 n/a n/a n/a
2019 630 n/a n/a n/a
2020 644 n/a n/a 3.9
2021 633 n/a n/a n/a
2022 612 n/a n/a n/a
2023 641 n/a n/a 5.9
2024 645 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 Northland Preparatory Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $1,932 (18.5%) $590 (5.6%) $4,454 (42.6%) $5,472 (52.3%) $2,466 (23.6%) $7,938 (75.9%) $10,460

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northland Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 854 Middle schools
 12.2%
Ranks 9th of 285 High schoolsRanks 27th of 469 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory Academy)7273
 1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Northland Preparatory Academy)7273
 1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory Academy)7863
 15%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Northland Preparatory Academy)7863
 15%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630641
 1.7%
African American47
 75%
American Indian2622
 15.4%
Asian1521
 40%
Hispanic7278
 8.3%
Pacific Islander02
White487469
 3.7%
Two or More Races2642
 61.5%


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Northland Preparatory Academy ranks 31st of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 645 students attended Northland Preparatory Academy.

Students at Northland Preparatory Academy are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.


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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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