PACE Preparatory Academy

Summary:

PACE Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Prescott Valley, Arizona, with an enrollment of 89 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to surrounding schools, it has struggled with low graduation rates, poor test scores, and high dropout rates.

PACE Preparatory Academy's performance has declined over the years, with the school ranking 422 out of 469 Arizona high schools in 2022-2023 and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 16.7% to 42.3% in recent years, significantly lower than the nearby Tri-City College Prep, which had a 97.6% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022. Additionally, PACE Preparatory Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 40%.

In comparison, the nearby Tri-City College Prep and Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley schools significantly outperform PACE Preparatory Academy across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. These schools serve as strong examples of high-performing charter schools in the area, suggesting that PACE Preparatory Academy may need to examine its educational practices and support systems to improve student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6711 E 2nd St
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-2657

(928) 775-9675

District: PACE Preparatory Academy Inc.

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

36.0%

American Indian:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details PACE Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at PACE Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Hispanic (36%), American Indian (3.4%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for PACE Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	30.95	279^th	403	30.8%
2012	35.51	305^th	471	35.2%
2013	75.90	114^th	491	76.8%
2016	17.18	331^st	406	18.5%
2017	26.81	270^th	416	35.1%
2018	34.68	222^nd	420	47.1%
2021	25.88	368^th	509	27.7%
2022	27.75	285^th	464	38.6%
2023	14.76	422^nd	469	10.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.58	234^th	253	7.5%

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Rank History for Female students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.35	353^rd	492	28.3%
2022	20.59	340^th	456	25.4%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%

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Rank History for Male students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.93	326^th	492	33.7%
2022	27.95	285^th	455	37.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.35	131^st	231	43.3%
2022	46.01	134^th	238	43.7%

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Rank History for African American students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.04	202^nd	306	34.0%
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%
2022	58.24	116^th	441	73.7%

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Rank History for White students at PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.68	325^th	448	27.5%
2022	15.32	342^nd	409	16.4%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for PACE Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	23	2	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	33
2002	41	0	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	50
2003	41	0	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	50
2004	24	0	0	5	5	n/a	n/a	34
2005	39	0	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	50
2006	53	1	0	10	6	n/a	n/a	70
2007	40	0	0	2	7	n/a	n/a	49
2008	34	0	0	5	8	n/a	n/a	47
2009	30	0	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	42
2010	27	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	34
2011	32	1	0	3	1	0	0	37
2012	16	1	0	9	2	0	0	28
2013	35	1	0	7	3	0	3	49
2014	29	1	0	6	7	0	3	46
2015	10	1	0	0	3	0	1	15
2016	57	1	0	29	4	1	4	96
2017	78	0	0	24	2	1	2	107
2018	58	0	0	24	0	1	4	87
2019	48	1	0	22	0	1	7	79
2020	64	2	1	29	0	0	6	102
2021	65	2	1	20	0	0	5	93
2022	53	1	1	24	0	0	0	79
2023	51	1	1	32	3	1	0	89

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 PACE Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	33	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	34	n/a	n/a	64.7
2005	50	n/a	n/a	94
2006	70	n/a	n/a	77.1
2007	49	n/a	n/a	57.1
2008	47	n/a	n/a	66
2009	42	n/a	n/a	64.3
2010	34	n/a	n/a	76.5
2011	37	n/a	n/a	67.6
2012	28	n/a	n/a	78.6
2013	49	n/a	n/a	73.5
2014	46	n/a	n/a	76.1
2015	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	96	n/a	n/a	13.5
2017	107	n/a	n/a	86.9
2018	87	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	102	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	93	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	89	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 PACE Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	33	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	34	n/a	n/a	64.7
2005	50	n/a	n/a	94
2006	70	n/a	n/a	77.1
2007	49	n/a	n/a	57.1
2008	47	n/a	n/a	66
2009	42	n/a	n/a	64.3
2010	34	n/a	n/a	76.5
2011	37	n/a	n/a	67.6
2012	28	n/a	n/a	78.6
2013	49	n/a	n/a	73.5
2014	46	n/a	n/a	76.1
2015	15	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	96	n/a	n/a	13.5
2017	107	n/a	n/a	86.9
2018	87	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	102	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	93	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	89	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for PACE Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,288
2020	$8,359

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PACE Preparatory Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	89	12.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	22	32	45.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	48	51	6.3%
Two or More Races	7	0	100%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
PACE Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	6711 E 2nd St	Prescott Valley	86314	Yavapai County	PACE Preparatory Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 775-9675	89				51 (57.3%)	1 (1.1%)	32 (36.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
MICTED - Culinary	Public	9-12	1989 Wineglass Drive	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Mountain Institute CTED #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 771-0791	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MIJTED - Yavapai College Prescott Valley	Public	10-12	6955 Panther Path	Prescott	86314	Yavapai County	Mountain Institute CTED #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 717-7911	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MICTED - Medical	Public	9-12	3800 N Glassford Hill Rd	Prescott	86314	Yavapai County	Mountain Institute CTED #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 771-0791	10	4	2.8		7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$5,007	$1,126		$2,251	$1,519	$2,363	$3,882
MIJTED - Bradshaw Mountain High School	Public	9-12	6000 E Long Look Dr	Prescott Valley	86314	Yavapai County	Mountain Institute CTED #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 759-4100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$20	$00			$00	$20	$20
Bradshaw Mountain High School	Public	9-12	6000 E Long Look Dr	Prescott Valley	86314	Yavapai County	Humboldt Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 759-4100	1,697	71	23.9	42.9%	882 (52.0%)	17 (1.0%)	693 (40.8%)	11 (0.6%)	16 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (4.4%)	44.3	134^th of 259 public high schools	48.3%		48.2	196^th of 469 public high schools	58.2%	62				45.0				27.0	$8,620	$631	$214	$1,475	$6,260	$1,516	$7,776
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley	Public, Charter	9-12	7500 E Civic Cir	Prescott Valley	86314	Yavapai County	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 775-3200	340				274 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (16.8%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	88.3	34^th of 259 public high schools	86.9%		86.5	53^rd of 469 public high schools	88.7%	19				74.0				56.0		$00			$00
Yavapai County High School	Public	9-12	6325 Baja Cir	Prescott Valley	86314	Yavapai County	Yavapai Accommodation School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 759-8126	27	3	9.0		21 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$24,867	$1,439	$379	$3,256	$18,043	$5,006	$23,049
Aspire High School	Public	9-12	2970 Centerpointe East Dr	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Yavapai Accommodation School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 759-8126	43	3	14.3		26 (60.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)	1 (2.3%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)									$17,896	$707	$276	$1,690	$12,355	$4,558	$16,913
Tri-City College Prep	Public, Charter	5-12	5522 Side Rd	Prescott	86301	Yavapai County	Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba:	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 777-0403	256				193 (75.4%)	8 (3.1%)	44 (17.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	95.4	15^th of 259 public high schools	94.2%		97.7	17^th of 469 public high schools	96.4%	2	75.0	85.0	55.0	75.0	76.0	85.0	73.0	75.0		$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about PACE Preparatory Academy

How many students attend PACE Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended PACE Preparatory Academy.

What district is PACE Preparatory Academy in?

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What is the racial makeup of PACE Preparatory Academy?

Students at PACE Preparatory Academy are 57% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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