AZ Compass Prep School

Summary:

AZ Compass Prep School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Chandler, Arizona, with a diverse student population of over 600 students.

Despite its diverse student body, AZ Compass Prep School is consistently performing significantly below the state average, ranking in the bottom half of Arizona high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 74% and 92.5%, with the most recent rate at 79%, and its dropout rate has been as high as 19.2%. Across all subjects and grade levels, only 8-21% of students are proficient or better on state assessments, compared to the state averages of 22-42%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than Native American students, but all groups still significantly below state averages. With over 85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, AZ Compass Prep School serves a high-need, economically disadvantaged population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College, which has a much higher statewide ranking, graduation rate, and test scores, AZ Compass Prep School's performance is significantly worse. Despite higher spending per student than nearby traditional public schools, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting the need for significant interventions and support to better serve its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 2020 N Arizona Ave Ste G62
       Chandler, AZ  85225-3496


(480) 779-2000

District: AZ Compass Schools Inc.

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,337 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

African American:
30.4%
Hispanic:
27.8%
American Indian:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


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Compare Details AZ Compass Prep School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details AZ Compass Prep School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at AZ Compass Prep School 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 Student population at AZ Compass Prep School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (30.4%), Hispanic (27.8%), American Indian (23.1%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at AZ Compass Prep School is $12,337.
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Rank History for AZ Compass Prep School

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Rank History for all middle school students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.35 348th 663 47.5%
2011 17.77 599th 685 12.6%
2012 12.33 727th 772 5.8%
2013 13.69 732nd 787 7.0%
2014 30.80 495th 690 28.3%
2016 16.12 597th 677 11.8%
2017 20.02 568th 695 18.3%
2018 18.15 589th 711 17.2%
2021 18.60 726th 832 12.7%
2022 17.28 499th 605 17.5%
2023 19.62 696th 854 18.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.06 296th 384 22.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.96 263rd 789 66.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.64 438th 503 12.9%
2022 22.44 293rd 369 20.6%
2023 29.64 499th 717 30.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.22 525th 624 15.9%
2021 20.19 698th 820 14.9%
2023 25.09 582nd 806 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.74 524th 617 15.1%
2021 19.36 706th 818 13.7%
2022 19.67 382nd 476 19.7%
2023 20.64 653rd 810 19.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.34 551st 573 3.8%
2023 33.57 267th 400 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.42 524th 802 34.7%
2023 22.78 608th 760 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.13 45th 62 27.4%
2021 27.92 361st 390 7.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.43 408th 780 47.7%
2022 47.12 245th 446 45.1%
2023 47.30 328th 675 51.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for AZ Compass Prep School

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Rank History for all high school students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 82.27 79th 403 80.4%
2012 74.64 118th 471 74.9%
2013 34.66 324th 491 34.0%
2016 16.62 338th 406 16.7%
2017 15.43 347th 416 16.6%
2018 10.95 410th 420 2.4%
2021 19.86 418th 509 17.9%
2022 17.18 372nd 464 19.8%
2023 23.49 349th 469 25.6%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.56 249th 374 33.4%
2022 20.13 219th 282 22.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.12 276th 347 20.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.65 380th 492 22.8%
2022 19.44 344th 456 24.6%
2023 18.11 340th 406 16.3%
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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.05 357th 370 3.5%
2021 19.21 404th 492 17.9%
2022 18.20 356th 455 21.8%
2023 22.84 322nd 429 24.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
2022 24.52 215th 301 28.6%
2023 30.88 129th 201 35.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
2023 28.45 258th 379 31.9%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.46 60th 68 11.8%
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 18.45 104th 128 18.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at AZ Compass Prep School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.01 346th 448 22.8%
2022 33.22 252nd 409 38.4%
2023 39.62 227th 371 38.8%
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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 citizen
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Open Quote This school has a great group of teachers and a principal who all really care about the students. However, there is not a good learning environment due to the administration's policy of not getting rid of any students, even students who continually disrupt classes and regularly insult the staff. The lower grades, 7-9, are extremely rowdy in all classes, and very little teaching is able to be done due to ineffectual discipline by the superintendent. Students regularly complain openly about teachers, and this leads to a large turn over of teachers, while the disruptive students are kept in order to keep receiving state funds. I would not send my own children to this school, and would not recommend the school except for grades 10-12. Students will not be prepared for college if they go here very long. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2011

Open Quote I like the small classroom sizes and the small teacher to student ratio they offer. They are very adaptive and the staff is very helpful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for AZ Compass Prep School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 5 1 0 6 27 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 4 0 0 5 15 n/a n/a 0 24
2011 12 10 1 10 36 0 3 0 72
2012 16 22 0 19 42 0 0 0 99
2013 15 15 0 28 52 0 2 0 112
2014 19 7 1 32 39 1 2 0 101
2015 26 17 1 46 46 0 4 0 140
2016 24 15 3 42 58 0 1 0 143
2017 28 21 2 50 53 0 1 0 155
2018 20 29 1 56 66 0 1 0 173
2019 18 23 1 49 67 0 3 0 161
2020 25 46 0 65 68 0 14 0 218
2021 30 59 5 65 79 0 10 0 248
2022 25 57 2 70 65 0 18 0 237
2023 26 78 2 64 62 0 15 0 247
2024 22 83 2 76 63 0 27 0 273

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 AZ Compass Prep School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 39 n/a n/a 48.7
2010 24 n/a n/a 66.7
2011 72 n/a n/a 62.5
2012 99 n/a n/a 74.7
2013 112 n/a n/a 84.8
2014 101 n/a n/a 97
2015 140 n/a n/a 0
2016 143 n/a n/a 97.9
2017 155 n/a n/a 98.1
2018 173 n/a n/a n/a
2019 161 n/a n/a n/a
2020 218 n/a n/a 85.3
2021 248 n/a n/a 85.5
2022 237 n/a n/a 85.7
2023 247 n/a n/a 85.4
2024 273 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 AZ Compass Prep School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 39 n/a n/a 48.7
2010 24 n/a n/a 66.7
2011 72 n/a n/a 62.5
2012 99 n/a n/a 74.7
2013 112 n/a n/a 84.8
2014 101 n/a n/a 97
2015 140 n/a n/a 0
2016 143 n/a n/a 97.9
2017 155 n/a n/a 98.1
2018 173 n/a n/a n/a
2019 161 n/a n/a n/a
2020 218 n/a n/a 85.3
2021 248 n/a n/a 85.5
2022 237 n/a n/a 85.7
2023 247 n/a n/a 85.4
2024 273 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 AZ Compass Prep School

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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 $685 (4.3%) $305 (1.9%) $1,674 (10.5%) $4,410 (27.8%) $10,490 (66.0%) $14,901 (93.8%) $15,890
2021 $760 (8.2%) $523 (5.6%) $2,042 (22.0%) $3,728 (40.1%) $4,291 (46.1%) $8,019 (86.2%) $9,302
2022 $1,588 (12.9%) $457 (3.7%) $3,633 (29.4%) $4,478 (36.3%) $5,814 (47.1%) $10,292 (83.4%) $12,337

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

Impact of COVID-19 on AZ Compass Prep School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students161247
 53.4%
African American2378
 239.1%
American Indian6762
 7.5%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4964
 30.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1826
 44.4%
Two or More Races315
 400%


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Students at AZ Compass Prep School are 30% African American, 28% Hispanic, 23% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 8% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended AZ Compass Prep School.


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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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