EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Summary:

EdOptions Preparatory Academy is a small public charter high school in Nogales, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a 100% Hispanic student population. The school faces significant challenges, consistently performing below state and district averages on standardized tests, with declining graduation rates and high dropout rates compared to nearby schools.

EdOptions Preparatory Academy's academic performance is consistently poor, with only 6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science, 13% in Mathematics, and 0% in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the state averages of 22%, 32%, and 41%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 60.8% in 2018-2019 to 47.2% in 2021-2022, much lower than the 93.9% graduation rate at Nogales High School. Additionally, EdOptions Preparatory Academy has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 5.8% to 29.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the 2.4% and 2.1% dropout rates at Patagonia Union High School and Rio Rico High School, respectively.

The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Nogales High School (69.93%) and Patagonia Union High School (58.23%). This, combined with the school's 100% Hispanic student population, may contribute to the unique challenges faced by EdOptions Preparatory Academy. While the school's funding and resource allocation have fluctuated, the overall performance and outcomes suggest that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students compared to the nearby Patagonia Union High School District, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District, and Nogales Unified District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

480 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621-2734

(520) 281-9179

District: Educational Options Foundation

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,990

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 93

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details EdOptions 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 21.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at EdOptions 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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at EdOptions Preparatory Academy is $22,990.

Schooldigger Rankings:

EdOptions Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Educational Options Foundation:

SchoolDigger ranks Educational Options Foundation 289^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2011	15.16	340^th	397	14.4%
2012	11.05	439^th	471	6.8%
2013	50.14	246^th	491	49.9%
2016	14.06	363^rd	406	10.6%
2017	20.24	313^th	416	24.8%
2018	13.42	381^st	420	9.3%
2021	23.19	382^nd	509	25.0%
2022	11.17	421^st	464	9.3%
2023	21.18	367^th	469	21.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.80	228^th	253	9.9%
2023	24.23	273^rd	347	21.3%

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Rank History for Female students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.94	312^th	406	23.2%

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Rank History for Male students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	14.02	334^th	370	9.7%
2021	24.69	361^st	492	26.6%
2022	12.10	402^nd	455	11.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	15.48	276^th	311	11.3%
2021	28.09	332^nd	479	30.7%
2022	14.66	380^th	441	13.8%
2023	23.06	305^th	379	19.5%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	10	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	18
2011	25	4	9	2	2	0	42
2012	12	2	6	2	3	1	26
2013	8	6	19	4	7	1	45
2014	14	7	28	1	6	0	56
2015	1	1	154	0	0	0	156
2016	1	0	136	0	0	0	137
2017	0	0	140	0	0	0	140
2018	1	0	122	0	0	0	123
2019	1	0	115	0	0	0	116
2020	0	0	99	0	0	0	99
2021	1	0	99	0	0	0	100
2022	0	0	79	0	0	0	79
2023	0	0	93	0	0	0	93

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 EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	18	n/a	n/a	55.6
2011	42	n/a	n/a	35.7
2012	26	n/a	n/a	53.8
2013	45	n/a	n/a	66.7
2014	56	n/a	n/a	73.2
2015	156	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	137	n/a	n/a	94.2
2017	140	n/a	n/a	57.9
2018	123	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	116	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	99	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	100	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	93	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 EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	18	n/a	n/a	55.6
2011	42	n/a	n/a	35.7
2012	26	n/a	n/a	53.8
2013	45	n/a	n/a	66.7
2014	56	n/a	n/a	73.2
2015	156	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	137	n/a	n/a	94.2
2017	140	n/a	n/a	57.9
2018	123	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	116	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	99	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	100	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	79	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	93	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 EdOptions 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	$396 (10.3%)	$28 (0.7%)	$819 (21.2%)	$1,905 (49.3%)	$1,533 (39.7%)	$3,438 (89.0%)	$3,862
2020	$231 (5.8%)	$21 (0.5%)	$484 (12.2%)	$1,977 (50.0%)	$1,728 (43.7%)	$3,704 (93.6%)	$3,957
2021	$4,008 (22.7%)	$575 (3.3%)	$8,592 (48.7%)	$3,290 (18.6%)	$9,772 (55.4%)	$13,061 (74.0%)	$17,644
2022	$3,597 (15.6%)	$472 (2.1%)	$7,667 (33.3%)	$8,147 (35.4%)	$10,774 (46.9%)	$18,920 (82.3%)	$22,990

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on EdOptions 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	116	93	19.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	115	93	19.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	AzSCI Science (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 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 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
EdOptions Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	480 N Grand Ave	Nogales	85621	Santa Cruz County	Educational Options Foundation	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 281-9179	93				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$22,990	$3,597	$472	$7,667	$8,147	$10,774	$18,921
PCJTED - Pierson High School	Public	9-12	451 N. Arroyo Blvd.	Nogales	85621	Santa Cruz County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Pierson High School	Public	9-12	451 N. Arroyo Blvd	Nogales	85621	Santa Cruz County	Nogales Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 287-0915	142	9	15.7	85.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$10,718	$2,156	$193	$4,506	$6,711	$1,658	$8,369
Nogales High School	Public	9-12	1905 N Apache Blvd	Nogales	85621	Santa Cruz County	Nogales Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 377-2021	1,796	77	23.4	69.9%	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1,783 (99.3%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36.3	158^th of 270 public high schools	41.5%		39.8	249^th of 469 public high schools	46.9%	91	40.0	27.0	19.0	$6,013	$324	$61	$709	$4,874	$754	$5,628
PCJTED - Nogales high School	Public	9-12	310 W Plum St	Nogales	85621	Santa Cruz County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Pinnacle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2055 N Grand Ave	Nogales	85621	Santa Cruz County	Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 281-5109	45				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
PCJTED - Rio Rico High School	Public	9-12	590 Camino Lito Galindo	Rio Rico	85741	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 375-8700	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Rio Rico High School	Public	9-12	590 N. Camino Galindo	Rio Rico	85648	Santa Cruz County	Santa Cruz Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 375-8700	1,414	55	25.6	71.9%	40 (2.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1,358 (96.0%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	15.8	236^th of 270 public high schools	12.6%		31.7	292^nd of 469 public high schools	37.7%	56	23.0	12.0	11.0	$5,911	$356	$138	$850	$4,494	$923	$5,417
CTD - Patagonia High School	Public	9-12	200 Naugle Ave	Patagonia	85624	Santa Cruz County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 394-3000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Patagonia Union High School	Public	9-12	200 Naugle Avenue	Patagonia	85624	Santa Cruz County	Patagonia Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 394-3000	79	9	8.6	58.2%	23 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)					$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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What is the racial makeup of EdOptions Preparatory Academy?

Students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy are 100% Hispanic.

How many students attend EdOptions Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended EdOptions Preparatory Academy.

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