How many students attend ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School.

What is the racial makeup of ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School?

Students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School are 82% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 209 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic (82.3%) student population, with a high percentage of students (75.6%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School has struggled, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages and nearby high-performing schools like Phoenix Union Bioscience High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 73.3% to 88.4%, and its dropout rate has varied from 2.5% to 4.6%, generally higher than the state average and nearby high-performing schools. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 222 out of 285 Arizona high schools in 2018-2019 to 304 out of 469 in 2022-2023, consistently rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

While the school's overall academic performance is low, it has some bright spots in its performance for specific racial subgroups, such as its African American students ranking 34 out of 201 Arizona high schools in proficiency and its English Language Learner students ranking 53 out of 258 high schools. However, the school's high spending per student, ranging from $13,637 in 2018-2019 to $47,168 in 2019-2020, does not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes. Comparing ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School to nearby schools, it is clear that there are high-performing options in the area, such as Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, which consistently ranks among the top 25 high schools in Arizona and has significantly higher proficiency rates and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

4445 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040-2311

(602) 842-1722

District: ASU Preparatory Academy

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.3%

African American:

9.6%

White:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School 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 16.28. (See more...)

Compare Details ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School 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 30.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School 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 (82.3%), African American (9.6%), White (4.8%). (See more...)

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Rank History for all middle school students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	30.27	537^th	832	35.5%
2022	21.58	457^th	605	24.5%
2023	16.28	753^rd	854	11.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.31	196^th	606	67.7%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.99	612^th	789	22.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.25	675^th	717	5.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.14	427^th	820	47.9%
2023	19.17	677^th	806	16.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.42	624^th	818	23.7%
2023	13.84	754^th	810	6.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.99	423^rd	802	47.3%
2023	14.59	714^th	760	6.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.84	746^th	780	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	19.27	222^nd	285	22.1%
2021	21.04	406^th	509	20.2%
2022	29.80	270^th	464	41.8%
2023	30.19	304^th	469	35.2%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.24	126^th	374	66.3%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.97	177^th	422	58.1%
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.23	246^th	347	29.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.46	392^nd	492	20.3%
2022	28.53	288^th	456	36.8%
2023	23.92	307^th	406	24.4%

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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.81	64^th	102	37.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	23.21	376^th	492	23.6%
2022	20.39	339^th	455	25.5%
2023	31.28	272^nd	429	36.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	39.06	158^th	306	48.4%
2022	71.58	47^th	301	84.4%
2023	81.48	34^th	201	83.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	25.91	125^th	183	31.7%
2021	22.41	368^th	479	23.2%
2022	19.47	358^th	441	18.8%
2023	26.76	275^th	379	27.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.42	362^nd	448	19.2%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	4	13	1	141	2	0	161
2018	3	13	0	127	1	0	144
2019	8	28	1	159	3	1	200
2020	11	19	0	182	0	8	220
2021	6	15	0	196	1	8	226
2022	4	12	0	159	2	3	180
2023	10	20	0	172	4	3	209

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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	161	n/a	n/a	91.9
2018	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	200	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	220	n/a	n/a	78.6
2021	226	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	180	n/a	n/a	22.8
2023	209	n/a	n/a	75.6

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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	161	n/a	n/a	91.9
2018	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	200	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	220	n/a	n/a	78.6
2021	226	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	180	n/a	n/a	22.8
2023	209	n/a	n/a	75.6

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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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	$568 (4.2%)	$437 (3.2%)	$1,572 (11.5%)	$7,693 (56.4%)	$4,940 (36.2%)	$12,633 (92.6%)	$13,637
2020	$278 (0.6%)	$106 (0.2%)	$663 (1.4%)	$26,200 (55.5%)	$20,583 (43.6%)	$46,783 (99.2%)	$47,168

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 285 High schools	Ranks 304^th of 469 High schools	13.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	209	4.5%
African American	28	20	28.6%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	159	172	8.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	10	25%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

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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 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th 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
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4445 S 12th St	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 842-1722	209			75.6%	10 (4.8%)	20 (9.6%)	172 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
South Mountain High School	Public	9-12	5401 S 7th St	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-5000	2,146	111	19.2	84.9%	61 (2.8%)	278 (13.0%)	1,743 (81.2%)	5 (0.2%)	18 (0.8%)	7 (0.3%)	34 (1.6%)	7.9	254^th of 259 public high schools	1.9%		20.2	373^rd of 469 public high schools	20.5%	119			12.0			7.0	$9,998	$803	$252	$1,858	$8,107	$836	$8,943
NFL YET College Prep Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	4848 S 2nd St	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Espiritu Community Development Corp.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 243-7788	313			93.6%	9 (2.9%)	10 (3.2%)	292 (93.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.6	181^st of 259 public high schools	30.1%		20.7	370^th of 469 public high schools	21.1%	189	30.0	38.0	28.0		45.0	24.0		$00			$00
AIM Higher College Prep Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	4848 S Central Ave	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	Espiritu Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 243-7788	70			95.7%	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	67 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
Hope College and Career Readiness Academy	Public	9-12	6401 S 16th St	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Maricopa County Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 875-5265	82	3	27.3	29.3%	8 (9.8%)	18 (22.0%)	51 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)								$00			$00
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1535 E Baseline Rd	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	The Paideia Academies Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 343-3043	196			69.4%	19 (9.7%)	33 (16.8%)	136 (69.4%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)	35.0	29.0		13.0				$00			$00
AAEC - SMCC Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2002 E Baseline Rd	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 323-9890	486			50.8%	27 (5.6%)	19 (3.9%)	430 (88.5%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	32	167^th of 259 public high schools	35.5%		52.1	185^th of 469 public high schools	60.6%	18			42.0			14.0		$00			$00
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Quest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	217 E Olympic Dr	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Tempe Accelerated	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 243-8496	88			69.3%	10 (11.4%)	4 (4.5%)	69 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)							$14,719	$2,946	$1,747	$7,638	$4,880	$5,146	$10,027
South Pointe High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8325 S Central Ave	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. South P	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 243-0600	555			43.6%	13 (2.3%)	115 (20.7%)	387 (69.7%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	7.3	257^th of 259 public high schools	0.8%		14.5	425^th of 469 public high schools	9.4%	168			10.0			7.0	$10,668	$1,556	$1,127	$4,240	$3,620	$4,365	$7,985
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School	Public, Charter	9-12	735 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 496-3100	357			43.7%	24 (6.7%)	28 (7.8%)	283 (79.3%)	6 (1.7%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	19.9	208^th of 259 public high schools	19.7%		51.2	189^th of 469 public high schools	59.7%	19			20.0			22.0		$00			$00

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