Madison Highland Prep

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Madison Highland Prep ranks 82 nd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Madison Highland Prep is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 456 students in grades 9-12. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 44% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and 50% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. The school's exceptional 96.6% four-year graduation rate in 2020-2021 is significantly higher than the state average.

Madison Highland Prep has demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 11th out of 238 Arizona high schools for Asian students and 22nd out of 306 high schools for African American students in academic proficiency. The school has also excelled in supporting students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 16th out of 172 Arizona high schools for special education students and 29th out of 347 high schools for students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby public high schools, such as North High School and Camelback High School, which are part of the Phoenix Union High School District, Madison Highland Prep significantly outperforms these schools in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. While the school has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking in the 2023-2024 school year, it remains a standout public charter high school in the Phoenix area, delivering exceptional academic outcomes and strong support for diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014

(602) 745-3800

District: Madison Highland Prep

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.6%

White:

34.4%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison Highland Prep ranks better than 68.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.85. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Madison Highland Prep freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 (52.6%), White (34.4%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Highland Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Highland Prep 82^nd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Madison Highland Prep in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Madison Highland Prep 101^st of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madison Highland Prep

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Rank History for all students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2017	90.11	26^th	416	93.8%
2018	79.38	48^th	420	88.6%
2019	82.77	25^th	285	91.2%
2021	89.29	47^th	509	90.8%
2022	84.05	49^th	464	89.4%
2023	80.49	74^th	469	84.2%
2024	63.85	82^nd	259	68.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	65.76	104^th	374	72.2%
2022	87.56	37^th	282	86.9%
2023	73.03	31^st	199	84.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	93.90	13^th	422	96.9%
2022	95.64	5^th	380	98.7%
2023	94.88	16^th	172	90.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	91.80	9^th	253	96.4%
2022	75.85	32^nd	168	81.0%
2023	82.26	29^th	347	91.6%
2024	66.93	44^th	168	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	75.90	59^th	354	83.3%
2019	82.68	28^th	247	88.7%
2021	87.50	55^th	492	88.8%
2022	61.33	122^nd	456	73.2%
2023	65.04	117^th	406	71.2%
2024	64.45	70^th	193	63.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	84.53	42^nd	370	88.6%
2019	87.27	24^th	238	89.9%
2021	87.40	45^th	492	90.9%
2022	91.35	34^th	455	92.5%
2023	86.42	45^th	429	89.5%
2024	58.60	84^th	207	59.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.55	1^st	231	99.6%
2022	88.45	11^th	238	95.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	86.14	22^nd	306	92.8%
2022	73.00	40^th	301	86.7%
2023	40.33	106^th	201	47.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	87.25	18^th	311	94.2%
2019	92.43	4^th	183	97.8%
2021	81.83	57^th	479	88.1%
2022	72.17	78^th	441	82.3%
2023	70.14	81^st	379	78.6%
2024	55.45	58^th	164	64.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.85	17^th	256	93.4%
2022	79.90	30^th	255	88.2%

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Rank History for White students at Madison Highland Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	81.93	31^st	291	89.3%
2019	85.77	22^nd	217	89.9%
2021	93.15	29^th	448	93.5%
2022	90.12	23^rd	409	94.4%
2023	91.23	25^th	371	93.3%
2024	68.31	54^th	174	69.0%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a teacher
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

As the 6th Biology teacher in 3 years at MHP, there is a reason teachers rotate out of this school as fast as they can. The administration rules by fear and intimidation, like it's the 1980's. Grade inflation by the admin is evident in the SAT scores being very average. And claiming all seniors go to college isn't quit a lie, but most go to Community Colleges with no prereq's or even need for a high school diploma, or go to GCU which has a 97 acceptance rate. None of the students go to out of state colleges unless they go to a sub par school on a worthless sports scholarship to an unheard of rinky dink college. This school is all smoke and mirrors. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 26, 2020

100 university acceptance tells me everything I need to know! Close Quote

by a principal
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

The quality of instruction at Madison Highland Prep and the commitment of faculty and leadership to seeing students succeed is the finest I've seen. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Madison Highland Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	26	7	1	59	3	0	5	101
2016	79	14	4	132	10	0	9	248
2017	131	13	12	181	14	0	17	368
2018	148	21	13	228	13	1	21	445
2019	172	18	13	231	11	1	16	462
2020	161	14	10	234	10	0	20	449
2021	156	15	10	247	8	1	23	460
2022	170	20	11	247	6	1	20	475
2023	157	19	9	240	8	2	21	456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Madison Highland Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	101	n/a	n/a	59.4
2016	248	n/a	n/a	50.8
2017	368	n/a	n/a	66.3
2018	445	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	462	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	449	n/a	n/a	40.8
2021	460	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	475	n/a	n/a	14.7
2023	456	n/a	n/a	35.7

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 Madison Highland Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	101	n/a	n/a	59.4
2016	248	n/a	n/a	50.8
2017	368	n/a	n/a	66.3
2018	445	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	462	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	449	n/a	n/a	40.8
2021	460	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	475	n/a	n/a	14.7
2023	456	n/a	n/a	35.7

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 Madison Highland Prep

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,947
2020	$8,721

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Highland Prep

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 74^th of 469 High schools	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	462	456	1.3%
African American	18	19	5.6%
American Indian	11	8	27.3%
Asian	13	9	30.8%
Hispanic	231	240	3.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	172	157	8.7%
Two or More Races	16	21	31.3%

Schools Near Madison Highland Prep

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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 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
Madison Highland Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	1431 E. Campbell Ave	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Madison Highland Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 745-3800	456			35.7%	157 (34.4%)	19 (4.2%)	240 (52.6%)	9 (2.0%)	8 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	63.8	82^nd of 259 public high schools	68.3%		80.5	74^th of 469 public high schools	84.2%	8	44.0	50.0		$00			$00
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus	Public, Charter	5-12	4125 N. 14th Street	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 882-5544	241			50.6%	78 (32.4%)	10 (4.1%)	124 (51.5%)	10 (4.1%)	9 (3.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4125 N 14th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 882-5544	40				17 (42.5%)	4 (10.0%)	16 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Learning Institute The	Public, Charter	7-12	5310 N 12th St # 100	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Phoenix School of Academic Excellence The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 241-7876	102				7 (6.9%)	3 (2.9%)	81 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
International Commerce High School - Phoenix	Public, Charter	9-12	5201 N 7th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	International Commerce Secondary Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 317-5900	200				12 (6.0%)	23 (11.5%)	153 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)			$9,900	$1,202	$126	$2,530	$4,975	$3,598	$8,572
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
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
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)
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)
North High School	Public	9-12	1101 E Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-6500	2,135	112	19.0	87.0%	90 (4.2%)	169 (7.9%)	1,757 (82.3%)	22 (1.0%)	56 (2.6%)	5 (0.2%)	36 (1.7%)	12	235^th of 259 public high schools	9.3%		24.7	341^st of 469 public high schools	27.3%	106	18.0	11.0	$9,617	$830	$167	$1,827	$7,923	$696	$8,619

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Highland Prep

Is Madison Highland Prep a good school?

Madison Highland Prep ranks 82^nd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Madison Highland Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Madison Highland Prep.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Highland Prep?

Students at Madison Highland Prep are 53% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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