Is Phoenix College Preparatory Academy a good school?

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy ranks 121 st of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Phoenix College Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?

Students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy are 80% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving 243 students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is part of the MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy district, which is ranked 145 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the state and its district in academic proficiency, with 41% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 31% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 22%. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which has ranged from 32 to 128 out of hundreds of Arizona high schools over the past several years, earning it 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy also stands out for its exceptional graduation and dropout rates. The school has consistently maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 93.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outpacing the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates are exceptionally low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8% over the same period, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success. When compared to nearby schools, such as Franklin Police and Fire High School, Phoenix College Preparatory Academy outperforms in both academic proficiency and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3310 N 10th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4009

(602) 285-7998

District: MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 259 Arizona High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.2%

White:

7.4%

African American:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix College Preparatory Academy ranks better than 53.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix College 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: Hispanic (80.2%), White (7.4%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix College Preparatory Academy 121^st of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Phoenix College Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy 145^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	18.43	323^rd	395	18.2%
2010	38.42	250^th	403	38.0%
2011	41.52	228^th	397	42.6%
2012	38.22	294^th	471	37.6%
2013	72.93	139^th	491	71.7%
2014	74.25	108^th	394	72.6%
2015	47.22	108^th	261	58.6%
2016	55.83	124^th	406	69.5%
2017	78.53	51^st	416	87.7%
2018	83.61	32^nd	420	92.4%
2019	60.12	80^th	285	71.9%
2021	72.75	110^th	509	78.4%
2022	62.31	128^th	464	72.4%
2023	76.51	89^th	469	81.0%
2024	48.74	121^st	259	53.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%
2023	67.69	40^th	199	79.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	53.81	31^st	258	88.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.88	82^nd	422	80.6%
2022	52.54	95^th	380	75.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.68	54^th	168	67.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.33	11^th	60	81.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	77.06	53^rd	354	85.0%
2019	63.01	80^th	247	67.6%
2021	57.88	166^th	492	66.3%
2022	63.31	114^th	456	75.0%
2023	69.87	100^th	406	75.4%
2024	45.94	103^rd	193	46.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	84.97	39^th	370	89.5%
2019	51.13	90^th	238	62.2%
2021	79.90	76^th	492	84.6%
2022	65.47	115^th	455	74.7%
2023	84.24	57^th	429	86.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	44.33	129^th	306	57.8%
2022	52.70	104^th	301	65.4%
2023	88.86	18^th	201	91.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	92.14	10^th	311	96.8%
2019	76.20	22^nd	183	88.0%
2021	75.88	71^st	479	85.2%
2022	73.59	76^th	441	82.8%
2023	76.76	52^nd	379	86.3%
2024	55.56	56^th	164	65.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.67	1^st	94	98.9%

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Rank History for White students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	96.31	20^th	448	95.5%
2022	63.75	110^th	409	73.1%
2023	91.07	26^th	371	93.0%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Students get to watch films in class, that have nothing to do with subject matter. Classrooms are left unsupervised. Clicks. Policies are not followed by half of the staff. Unorganized operating procedures. Failure to notify parents about teacher sanctioned unauthorized school activities. Poor management skills. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	4	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	24
2005	4	4	0	45	2	n/a	n/a	55
2006	4	2	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	79
2007	0	1	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	59
2008	2	2	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	50
2009	2	3	0	65	2	n/a	n/a	72
2010	7	8	1	61	1	n/a	n/a	78
2011	8	6	0	60	1	0	3	78
2012	12	8	0	65	0	0	1	86
2013	9	6	0	49	0	0	2	66
2014	7	9	0	50	1	0	1	68
2015	11	15	0	78	1	0	0	105
2016	12	10	0	79	2	0	1	104
2017	11	13	1	94	4	0	1	124
2018	19	14	0	133	3	0	1	170
2019	14	18	0	134	4	0	2	172
2020	13	12	0	160	3	1	3	192
2021	24	15	2	189	7	3	3	243
2022	20	10	5	167	5	0	5	212
2023	18	13	7	195	4	1	5	243

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 Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	55	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	59	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	72	n/a	n/a	2.8
2010	78	n/a	n/a	1.3
2011	78	n/a	n/a	0
2012	86	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	66	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	68	n/a	n/a	54.4
2015	105	n/a	n/a	84.8
2016	104	n/a	n/a	97.1
2017	124	n/a	n/a	58.1
2018	170	n/a	n/a	81.8
2019	172	n/a	n/a	85.5
2020	192	n/a	n/a	79.2
2021	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	212	n/a	n/a	98.6
2023	243	n/a	n/a	57.6

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 Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	55	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	59	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	50	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	72	n/a	n/a	2.8
2010	78	n/a	n/a	1.3
2011	78	n/a	n/a	0
2012	86	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	66	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	68	n/a	n/a	54.4
2015	105	n/a	n/a	84.8
2016	104	n/a	n/a	97.1
2017	124	n/a	n/a	58.1
2018	170	n/a	n/a	81.8
2019	172	n/a	n/a	85.5
2020	192	n/a	n/a	79.2
2021	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	212	n/a	n/a	98.6
2023	243	n/a	n/a	57.6

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 Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$443 (5.4%)	$137 (1.7%)	$1,023 (12.4%)	$6,496 (78.8%)	$1,164 (14.1%)	$7,660 (93.0%)	$8,240

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 89^th of 469 High schools	9.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	243	41.3%
African American	18	13	27.8%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	0	7
Hispanic	134	195	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	14	18	28.6%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	57.6%	27.9%

Schools Near Phoenix College Preparatory Academy

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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 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th 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
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3310 N 10th Ave	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 285-7998	243			57.6%	18 (7.4%)	13 (5.3%)	195 (80.2%)	7 (2.9%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	48.7	121^st of 259 public high schools	53.3%		76.5	89^th of 469 public high schools	81.0%	32		41.0	36.0		$00			$00
Linda Abril Educational Academy	Public	10-12	3000 N 19th Ave	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-0050	277	14	19.5	77.6%	5 (1.8%)	22 (7.9%)	232 (83.8%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)				$13,707	$1,410	$547	$3,368	$11,016	$733	$11,750
Metro Technical High School	Public	9-12	1900 W Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-8000	1,804	101	17.8	90.0%	29 (1.6%)	23 (1.3%)	1,735 (96.2%)	13 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.5	191^st of 259 public high schools	26.3%		45.3	217^th of 469 public high schools	53.7%	26		28.0	20.0	$10,631	$925	$233	$2,083	$8,117	$1,355	$9,472
Phoenix Coding Academy	Public	9-12	4445 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-5700	276	18	15.6	71.7%	65 (23.6%)	23 (8.3%)	164 (59.4%)	8 (2.9%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	71.1	68^th of 259 public high schools	73.7%		90.9	36^th of 469 public high schools	92.3%	32		58.0	44.0	$10,718	$773	$298	$1,845	$8,700	$947	$9,647
PXU City	Public	9-12	4502 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 764-1100	52				5 (9.6%)	8 (15.4%)	38 (73.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Phoenix Educator Preparatory	Public	9-12	4525 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 764-1051	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	4525 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-7500	1,901	116	16.4	92.0%	116 (6.1%)	290 (15.3%)	1,280 (67.3%)	44 (2.3%)	119 (6.3%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (2.6%)	9.8	249^th of 259 public high schools	3.9%		26.9	328^th of 469 public high schools	30.1%	79		15.0	9.0	$9,506	$972	$176	$2,120	$7,559	$799	$8,358
Metropolitan Arts Institute	Public, Charter	7-12	1700 N. 7th Ave.	Phoenix	85007	Maricopa County	Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 258-9500	250				99 (39.6%)	19 (7.6%)	109 (43.6%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.0%)								(n/a)	46.0	59.0			$00			$00
Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona	Public, Charter	9-12	715 W. Mariposa St.	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	CPLC Community Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 288-4518	74			87.8%	7 (9.5%)	5 (6.8%)	57 (77.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Franklin Police and Fire High School	Public	9-12	1645 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85007	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-0200	321	19	17.2	88.8%	10 (3.1%)	3 (0.9%)	301 (93.8%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	35.8	160^th of 259 public high schools	38.2%		50.6	190^th of 469 public high schools	59.5%	30		37.0	26.0	$13,219	$757	$344	$1,857	$10,961	$1,157	$12,119

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