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Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Summary:

Mission Heights Preparatory High School is a public charter high school serving 451 students in grades 9-12 in Casa Grande, Arizona. The school is part of the Kaizen Education Foundation district, which is ranked 113 out of 288 districts in the state.

Mission Heights Preparatory High School consistently outperforms the Kaizen Education Foundation district and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts, compared to 36% for the district and 38% for the state. The school also has higher proficiency rates in AASA/Mathematics and on standardized tests like ACT. Mission Heights Preparatory High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.4% to 88.5% over the past five years, and relatively low dropout rates.

While Mission Heights Preparatory High School faces competition from nearby charter schools like ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, which has higher statewide rankings and academic proficiency rates, it performs significantly better than some other nearby schools, such as Leona Connected High School and Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center For Education, which have much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower academic proficiency levels.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1376 E Cottonwood Ln
       Casa Grande, AZ  85122-2971

(520) 836-9383

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,251 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.4%
White:
41.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Compare Details Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks better than 63.7% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mission Heights Preparatory High 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.4%), White (41.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mission Heights Preparatory High School is $10,251.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mission Heights Preparatory High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Heights Preparatory High School 98th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Mission Heights Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

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Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr:

SchoolDigger ranks Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr 114th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mission Heights Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 78.53 84th 394 78.7%
2015 60.93 71st 261 72.8%
2016 56.79 118th 406 70.9%
2017 49.67 147th 416 64.7%
2018 52.87 135th 420 67.9%
2019 37.68 155th 285 45.6%
2021 57.36 173rd 509 66.0%
2022 76.51 78th 464 83.2%
2023 60.75 153rd 469 67.4%
2024 57.12 98th 270 63.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.85 115th 374 69.3%
2022 93.92 28th 282 90.1%
2023 58.55 74th 199 62.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 98.67 2nd 258 99.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.28 182nd 422 56.9%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.66 103rd 253 59.3%
2022 80.16 29th 168 82.7%
2023 67.02 82nd 347 76.4%
2024 74.12 37th 172 78.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 168th 354 52.5%
2019 31.73 152nd 247 38.5%
2021 51.85 196th 492 60.2%
2022 69.09 93rd 456 79.6%
2023 45.52 189th 406 53.4%
2024 56.48 81st 200 59.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.04 31st 130 76.2%
2022 60.01 25th 116 78.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.77 26th 102 74.5%
2022 69.28 27th 125 78.4%
2023 51.03 40th 74 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.51 110th 370 70.3%
2019 43.36 119th 238 50.0%
2021 63.51 133rd 492 73.0%
2022 78.96 75th 455 83.5%
2023 69.59 108th 429 74.8%
2024 48.87 104th 219 52.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 66.98 75th 238 68.5%
2023 52.98 70th 146 52.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.06 158th 306 48.4%
2022 79.41 32nd 301 89.4%
2023 87.25 25th 201 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.95 97th 311 68.8%
2019 71.64 29th 183 84.2%
2021 54.54 164th 479 65.8%
2022 76.10 67th 441 84.8%
2023 59.25 118th 379 68.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 39.33 115th 255 54.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.02 1st 129 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.83 104th 291 64.3%
2019 39.73 122nd 217 43.8%
2021 54.67 193rd 448 56.9%
2022 53.50 146th 409 64.3%
2023 56.64 145th 371 60.9%
2024 53.54 80th 184 56.5%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mission Heights Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 76 13 7 119 5 0 5 0 225
2013 99 12 8 182 4 0 13 0 318
2014 119 12 9 167 4 0 8 0 319
2015 127 8 8 153 9 0 4 0 309
2016 143 8 6 163 10 1 8 0 339
2017 134 7 4 164 15 0 10 0 334
2018 106 11 6 154 10 2 8 0 297
2019 124 12 6 173 11 2 14 0 342
2020 164 10 6 163 13 1 23 0 380
2021 180 13 6 189 13 2 19 0 422
2022 191 12 11 187 15 2 14 0 432
2023 189 16 10 203 11 3 19 0 451
2024 204 16 9 233 6 5 19 0 492

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 Mission Heights Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 225 n/a n/a 38.7
2013 318 n/a n/a 44.3
2014 319 n/a n/a 51.1
2015 309 n/a n/a 48.9
2016 339 n/a n/a 48.4
2017 334 n/a n/a 53.9
2018 297 n/a n/a 55.6
2019 342 n/a n/a 57.6
2020 380 n/a n/a 78.7
2021 422 n/a n/a n/a
2022 432 n/a n/a 14.4
2023 451 n/a n/a 55.7
2024 492 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 Mission Heights Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 225 n/a n/a 38.7
2013 318 n/a n/a 44.3
2014 319 n/a n/a 51.1
2015 309 n/a n/a 48.9
2016 339 n/a n/a 48.4
2017 334 n/a n/a 53.9
2018 297 n/a n/a 55.6
2019 342 n/a n/a 57.6
2020 380 n/a n/a 78.7
2021 422 n/a n/a n/a
2022 432 n/a n/a 14.4
2023 451 n/a n/a 55.7
2024 492 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 Mission Heights Preparatory High 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 $626 (7.2%) $125 (1.4%) $1,377 (15.8%) $3,698 (42.5%) $4,256 (48.9%) $7,954 (91.4%) $8,705
2020 $403 (4.8%) $318 (3.8%) $1,123 (13.3%) $3,792 (44.8%) $3,954 (46.7%) $7,746 (91.5%) $8,466
2021 $638 (7.4%) $839 (9.7%) $2,115 (24.4%) $3,881 (44.8%) $3,311 (38.2%) $7,192 (83.0%) $8,668
2022 $889 (8.7%) $782 (7.6%) $2,560 (25.0%) $4,490 (43.8%) $4,090 (39.9%) $8,580 (83.7%) $10,251

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mission Heights Preparatory High School

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 285 High schoolsRanks 153rd of 469 High schools
 21.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students342451
 31.9%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian1111
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic173203
 17.3%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White124189
 52.4%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%55.7%
 1.9%

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Students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School are 47% Hispanic, 41% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Mission Heights Preparatory High School.

Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks 98th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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