Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

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Ridgeview College Preparatory High School ranks 133 rd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is a public charter high school in San Tan Valley, Arizona, serving 196 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the American Charter Schools Foundation district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgeview College Preparatory High School has a diverse student population, with 44.39% White, 11.73% African American, 34.69% Hispanic, 1.53% Asian, 1.53% Native American, and 6.12% two or more races. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with 46% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, but only 26% proficient or better in Mathematics, and 21% proficient or better in Science. The school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with female students ranking higher than male students, and African American students performing better than Hispanic and White students.

Compared to nearby schools, Ridgeview College Preparatory High School performs better than some, such as Poston Butte High School and Combs Center for Success High School, but lags behind the higher-performing Queen Creek High School. The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years, and the significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school is serving a growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1645 W Skyline Drive
San Tan Valley, AZ 85142

(480) 360-4518

District: American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,468

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.4%

Hispanic:

34.7%

African American:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeview College Preparatory High School ranks worse than 51.4% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Hispanic (34.7%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is $16,468.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgeview College Preparatory High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview College Preparatory High School 133^rd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Ridgeview College Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview:

SchoolDigger ranks American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview 159^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.44	288^th	469	38.6%
2024	44.35	133^rd	259	48.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.25	163^rd	347	53.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.92	253^rd	456	44.5%
2023	45.79	188^th	406	53.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.97	361^st	429	15.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.73	102^nd	201	49.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.20	261^st	379	31.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.50	86^th	409	79.0%
2023	23.39	292^nd	371	21.3%

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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 Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	57	15	2	37	1	0	3	0	115
2023	87	23	3	68	3	0	12	0	196

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 Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	115	n/a	n/a	10.4
2023	196	n/a	n/a	36.2

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 Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	115	n/a	n/a	10.4
2023	196	n/a	n/a	36.2

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 Ridgeview College Preparatory 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)
2022	$2,570 (15.6%)	$2,744 (16.7%)	$7,884 (47.9%)	$5,138 (31.2%)	$6,017 (36.5%)	$11,154 (67.7%)	$16,468

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1645 W Skyline Drive	San Tan Valley	85142	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 360-4518	196			36.2%	87 (44.4%)	23 (11.7%)	68 (34.7%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	44.3	133^rd of 259 public high schools	48.6%	32.4	288^th of 469 public high schools	38.6%	155	46.0	26.0	$16,468	$2,570	$2,744	$7,884	$5,138	$6,017	$11,154
EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12	Public	9-12	850 W Combs Rd	Queen Creek	85140	Pinal County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(480) 344-9898	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
CAVIT - Poston Butte High School	Public	9-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	Queen Creek	85143	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)				$00			$00
Poston Butte High School	Public	7-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6100	1,393	72	19.4	44.9%	585 (42.0%)	139 (10.0%)	570 (40.9%)	16 (1.1%)	30 (2.2%)	13 (0.9%)	40 (2.9%)	20.7	202^nd of 259 public high schools	22.0%	38.3	255^th of 469 public high schools	45.6%	53	25.0	19.0	$6,884	$376	$309	$1,060	$5,283	$915	$6,199
EVIT - Crismon High School	Public	9-12	21942 E Riggs Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 987-5580	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Combs Center for Success High School	Public	9-12	38300 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 882-3540	73	2	36.5	34.2%	34 (46.6%)	3 (4.1%)	27 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)							(n/a)			$4,200	$50		$100	$4,099	$50	$4,149
San Tan Foothills High School	Public	7-12	1255 W Silverdale Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6240	824	48	17.0	40.9%	379 (46.0%)	72 (8.7%)	304 (36.9%)	18 (2.2%)	14 (1.7%)	9 (1.1%)	28 (3.4%)	11.6	237^th of 259 public high schools	8.5%	39.9	247^th of 469 public high schools	47.3%	10	19.0	9.0	$6,841	$247	$238	$731	$5,106	$1,250	$6,357
CAVIT - San Tan Foothills High School	Public	9-12	1255 W Silverdale Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)				$00			$00
Queen Creek High School	Public	9-12	22149 E Ocotillo Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-5973	2,233	100	22.3	15.0%	1,422 (63.7%)	64 (2.9%)	583 (26.1%)	44 (2.0%)	22 (1.0%)	8 (0.4%)	90 (4.0%)	80.8	49^th of 259 public high schools	81.1%	75.1	95^th of 469 public high schools	79.7%	46	59.0	56.0	$6,784	$226	$22	$474	$5,561	$975	$6,536
EVIT - Queen Creek High School	Public	9-12	22149 E Ocotillo Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)				$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview College Preparatory High School

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview College Preparatory High School?

Students at Ridgeview College Preparatory High School are 44% White, 35% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is Ridgeview College Preparatory High School a good school?

Ridgeview College Preparatory High School ranks 133^rd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ridgeview College Preparatory High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Ridgeview College Preparatory High School.

What district is Ridgeview College Preparatory High School in?

American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview

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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
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1645 W Skyline Drive	San Tan Valley	85142	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 360-4518	196			36.2%	87 (44.4%)	23 (11.7%)	68 (34.7%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	44.3	133^rd of 259 public high schools	48.6%		32.4	288^th of 469 public high schools	38.6%	155	46.0	26.0	$16,468	$2,570	$2,744	$7,884	$5,138	$6,017	$11,154
EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12	Public	9-12	850 W Combs Rd	Queen Creek	85140	Pinal County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(480) 344-9898	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
CAVIT - Poston Butte High School	Public	9-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	Queen Creek	85143	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Poston Butte High School	Public	7-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6100	1,393	72	19.4	44.9%	585 (42.0%)	139 (10.0%)	570 (40.9%)	16 (1.1%)	30 (2.2%)	13 (0.9%)	40 (2.9%)	20.7	202^nd of 259 public high schools	22.0%		38.3	255^th of 469 public high schools	45.6%	53	25.0	19.0	$6,884	$376	$309	$1,060	$5,283	$915	$6,199
EVIT - Crismon High School	Public	9-12	21942 E Riggs Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 987-5580	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Combs Center for Success High School	Public	9-12	38300 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 882-3540	73	2	36.5	34.2%	34 (46.6%)	3 (4.1%)	27 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)								(n/a)			$4,200	$50		$100	$4,099	$50	$4,149
San Tan Foothills High School	Public	7-12	1255 W Silverdale Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6240	824	48	17.0	40.9%	379 (46.0%)	72 (8.7%)	304 (36.9%)	18 (2.2%)	14 (1.7%)	9 (1.1%)	28 (3.4%)	11.6	237^th of 259 public high schools	8.5%		39.9	247^th of 469 public high schools	47.3%	10	19.0	9.0	$6,841	$247	$238	$731	$5,106	$1,250	$6,357
CAVIT - San Tan Foothills High School	Public	9-12	1255 W Silverdale Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Queen Creek High School	Public	9-12	22149 E Ocotillo Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-5973	2,233	100	22.3	15.0%	1,422 (63.7%)	64 (2.9%)	583 (26.1%)	44 (2.0%)	22 (1.0%)	8 (0.4%)	90 (4.0%)	80.8	49^th of 259 public high schools	81.1%		75.1	95^th of 469 public high schools	79.7%	46	59.0	56.0	$6,784	$226	$22	$474	$5,561	$975	$6,536
EVIT - Queen Creek High School	Public	9-12	22149 E Ocotillo Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00