Tri-City College Prep

Summary:

Tri-City College Prep is a public charter high school serving grades 5-12 in Prescott, Arizona, with a student population of 256. The school is part of the Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation district, which is ranked 27th out of 288 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-City College Prep consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with 75% or more of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 6-11, significantly higher than the state averages of 35-43% and 28-30%, respectively. The school's performance in science assessments is also impressive, with 55% of 11th-grade students and 50% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 22% and 27%. Additionally, Tri-City College Prep has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average, and consistently low dropout rates.

While Tri-City College Prep outperforms the state and district averages, the nearby schools show varying levels of performance. Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley, a 4-star charter school, also performs well academically, with 74% proficiency in English Language Arts and 56% in Mathematics for 11th-grade students. In contrast, PACE Preparatory Academy and Yavapai County High School, both public schools, have significantly lower academic achievement and graduation rates, highlighting the diversity in educational outcomes within the local area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-12

 5522 Side Rd
       Prescott, AZ  86301-8483


(928) 777-0403

District: Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba:

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 270 Arizona High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
17.2%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.5% Help


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Compare Details Tri-City College Prep ranks better than 91.3% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tri-City College Prep ranks better than 92.2% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tri-City College Prep 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:

Tri-City College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-City College Prep 48th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Tri-City College Prep in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tri-City College Prep 21st of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Tri-City College Prep in the ranking list.)

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Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba::

SchoolDigger ranks Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba: 34th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tri-City College Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.77 191st 832 77.0%
2022 51.59 256th 605 57.7%
2023 90.54 53rd 854 93.8%
2024 89.58 48th 550 91.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.74 88th 789 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.73 182nd 820 77.8%
2022 48.06 237th 494 52.0%
2023 86.59 74th 806 90.8%
2024 93.61 21st 386 94.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.55 219th 818 73.2%
2022 35.46 287th 476 39.7%
2023 93.51 35th 810 95.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.36 192nd 802 76.1%
2023 78.75 99th 760 87.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.63 276th 780 64.6%
2023 84.35 56th 675 91.7%
2024 78.12 44th 288 84.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tri-City College Prep

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Rank History for all high school students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 94.63 13th 395 96.7%
2010 96.79 4th 403 99.0%
2011 96.84 4th 397 99.0%
2012 95.64 5th 471 98.9%
2013 93.61 15th 491 96.9%
2014 94.43 8th 394 98.0%
2015 88.04 21st 261 92.0%
2016 93.20 19th 406 95.3%
2017 89.64 27th 416 93.5%
2018 89.94 21st 420 95.0%
2019 84.14 24th 285 91.6%
2021 94.23 32nd 509 93.7%
2022 95.66 20th 464 95.7%
2023 97.70 17th 469 96.4%
2024 92.56 21st 270 92.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.16 208th 374 44.4%
2022 33.54 176th 282 37.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 69.18 38th 380 90.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.58 18th 354 94.9%
2019 92.21 16th 247 93.5%
2021 93.46 35th 492 92.9%
2022 91.86 27th 456 94.1%
2023 98.09 9th 406 97.8%
2024 92.01 15th 200 92.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.18 33rd 370 91.1%
2019 82.85 27th 238 88.7%
2021 93.12 33rd 492 93.3%
2022 95.85 23rd 455 94.9%
2023 95.76 21st 429 95.1%
2024 96.54 12th 219 94.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.44 17th 311 94.5%
2021 96.43 22nd 479 95.4%
2022 87.85 41st 441 90.7%
2023 97.08 10th 379 97.4%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tri-City College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.64 22nd 291 92.4%
2019 67.74 44th 217 79.7%
2021 89.91 38th 448 91.5%
2022 88.18 31st 409 92.4%
2023 95.72 12th 371 96.8%
2024 90.94 16th 184 91.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 4, 2013

Open Quote Great Teachers, staff and students. High school, with out all the pressure of not fitting in. Tri City Prep makes students feel like they can be them selves without judgment and peer pressure. The students care and support each other and the education my student is receiving is the best in the district, if not the state. I am glad we chose Tri City Prep and I am sure you will be too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tri-City College Prep

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 112 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2001 165 0 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 174 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 174 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 185 1 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 184 1 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2006 180 2 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 184 1 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2008 186 0 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 184 0 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2010 186 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2011 178 0 0 15 0 4 1 0 198
2012 162 1 1 27 1 3 1 0 196
2013 164 1 1 26 1 2 4 0 199
2014 178 1 2 32 1 1 2 0 217
2015 181 0 1 30 2 1 1 0 216
2016 178 1 0 34 0 1 8 0 222
2017 176 2 3 36 1 0 6 0 224
2018 169 1 4 42 1 0 4 0 221
2019 166 1 1 43 0 1 6 0 218
2020 201 4 2 58 1 0 13 0 279
2021 198 2 1 55 2 2 7 0 267
2022 195 4 2 50 2 3 4 0 260
2023 193 8 2 44 0 5 4 0 256

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 Tri-City College Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 127 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 179 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 187 n/a n/a n/a
2003 187 n/a n/a n/a
2004 199 n/a n/a n/a
2005 202 n/a n/a n/a
2006 196 n/a n/a n/a
2007 198 n/a n/a n/a
2008 199 n/a n/a n/a
2009 199 n/a n/a n/a
2010 199 n/a n/a 0.5
2011 198 n/a n/a 0
2012 196 n/a n/a 1.5
2013 199 n/a n/a n/a
2014 217 n/a n/a n/a
2015 216 n/a n/a n/a
2016 222 n/a n/a n/a
2017 224 n/a n/a n/a
2018 221 n/a n/a n/a
2019 218 n/a n/a n/a
2020 279 n/a n/a n/a
2021 267 n/a n/a n/a
2022 260 n/a n/a n/a
2023 256 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 Tri-City College Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 127 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 179 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 187 n/a n/a n/a
2003 187 n/a n/a n/a
2004 199 n/a n/a n/a
2005 202 n/a n/a n/a
2006 196 n/a n/a n/a
2007 198 n/a n/a n/a
2008 199 n/a n/a n/a
2009 199 n/a n/a n/a
2010 199 n/a n/a 0.5
2011 198 n/a n/a 0
2012 196 n/a n/a 1.5
2013 199 n/a n/a n/a
2014 217 n/a n/a n/a
2015 216 n/a n/a n/a
2016 222 n/a n/a n/a
2017 224 n/a n/a n/a
2018 221 n/a n/a n/a
2019 218 n/a n/a n/a
2020 279 n/a n/a n/a
2021 267 n/a n/a n/a
2022 260 n/a n/a n/a
2023 256 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 Tri-City College Prep

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2020 $270

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-City College Prep

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 285 High schoolsRanks 17th of 469 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-City College Prep)6482
 18%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba:)6482
 18%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tri-City College Prep)6469
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba:)6469
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students218256
 17.4%
African American18
 700%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4344
 2.3%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White166193
 16.3%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-City College Prep

Yes. Tri-City College Prep ranks in the top 7.8% of Arizona high schools.

Students at Tri-City College Prep are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Tri-City College Prep.


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