Arizona College Prep High School

Summary:

Arizona College Prep High School is a high-performing public high school serving grades 7-12 in Chandler, Arizona, with a student population of 1,775. The school is part of the Chandler Unified District #80, which is ranked 94 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arizona College Prep High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arizona, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic achievement. The school's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in standardized tests, with 81% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 64% and 58% for the Chandler Unified District, and 38% and 30% for the state of Arizona, respectively. Additionally, the school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 96.3% to 98.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While nearby schools, such as Hamilton High School, Basha High School, and Perry High School, also perform well academically, Arizona College Prep High School consistently outperforms them in key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. The school's exceptional performance across diverse student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggests a focus on equity and inclusion in its educational approach.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4477 S Gilbert Rd
       Chandler, AZ  85249


(480) 424-8700

District: Chandler Unified District #80

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,901 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  2,024

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Asian:
34.5%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Compare Details Arizona College Prep High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arizona College Prep High School ranks better than 95.9% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Chandler Unified District #80! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arizona College Prep 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 Arizona College Prep High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Chandler Unified District #80. Student population at Arizona College Prep High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Asian (34.5%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep High School is 20.5, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Chandler Unified District #80! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arizona College Prep High School is $8,901, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Chandler Unified District #80!
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Arizona College Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arizona College Prep High School 11th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Arizona College Prep High School in the ranking list.)

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Chandler Unified District #80:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Unified District #80 102nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arizona College Prep High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 95.90 2nd 663 99.7%
2010 97.02 2nd 692 99.7%
2011 96.98 2nd 685 99.7%
2012 93.76 8th 772 99.0%
2013 94.26 5th 787 99.4%
2014 97.60 3rd 690 99.6%
2015 98.68 12th 521 97.7%
2016 98.28 15th 677 97.8%
2017 95.63 24th 695 96.5%
2018 96.97 10th 711 98.6%
2019 91.25 36th 605 94.0%
See the entire list of Arizona High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.89 7th 624 98.9%
2019 91.37 23rd 466 95.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.78 14th 617 97.7%
2019 91.22 24th 435 94.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.06 1st 42 97.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.18 7th 436 98.4%
2019 86.37 23rd 337 93.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arizona College Prep High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 96.59 5th 397 98.7%
2012 95.99 1st 471 99.8%
2013 95.23 1st 491 99.8%
2015 97.54 4th 261 98.5%
2016 98.95 4th 406 99.0%
2017 98.35 11th 416 97.4%
2018 98.24 6th 420 98.6%
2019 99.38 1st 285 99.6%
2021 99.65 15th 509 97.1%
2022 98.08 17th 464 96.3%
2023 99.17 13th 469 97.2%
2024 97.45 11th 270 95.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.42 29th 374 92.2%
2022 88.44 35th 282 87.6%
2023 98.38 3rd 199 98.5%
2024 92.72 4th 37 89.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.72 5th 312 98.4%
2022 78.32 5th 258 98.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.91 5th 422 98.8%
2022 73.48 30th 380 92.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.47 2nd 253 99.2%
2022 99.46 2nd 168 98.8%
2023 98.92 6th 347 98.3%
2024 97.00 5th 172 97.1%
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Rank History for high school Migrant students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.97 1st 44 97.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.39 3rd 354 99.2%
2019 99.31 2nd 247 99.2%
2021 99.66 11th 492 97.8%
2022 98.34 14th 456 96.9%
2023 98.38 6th 406 98.5%
2024 97.57 8th 200 96.0%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.90 1st 125 99.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.53 5th 370 98.6%
2019 98.73 3rd 238 98.7%
2021 99.23 18th 492 96.3%
2022 96.39 19th 455 95.8%
2023 99.38 10th 429 97.7%
2024 95.34 14th 219 93.6%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school Asian students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.28 6th 83 92.8%
2019 92.81 3rd 44 93.2%
2021 87.05 35th 231 84.8%
2022 90.78 7th 238 97.1%
2023 93.46 5th 146 96.6%
2024 79.94 5th 30 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Arizona High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.31 13th 306 95.8%
2022 91.27 17th 301 94.4%
2023 88.35 22nd 201 89.1%
2024 98.87 1st 12 91.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.61 2nd 311 99.4%
2019 99.87 1st 183 99.5%
2021 98.79 20th 479 95.8%
2022 98.08 17th 441 96.1%
2023 99.65 3rd 379 99.2%
2024 99.06 5th 170 97.1%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.93 1st 256 99.6%
2022 99.47 1st 255 99.6%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.50 23rd 41 43.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Arizona College Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.84 7th 291 97.6%
2019 98.85 1st 217 99.5%
2021 98.51 14th 448 96.9%
2022 93.83 21st 409 94.9%
2023 96.45 9th 371 97.6%
2024 93.23 13th 184 92.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Arizona College Prep High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 64 7 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2009 98 5 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2010 128 9 28 17 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2011 186 10 44 21 3 0 0 0 264
2012 168 14 27 15 4 0 0 0 228
2013 214 24 63 27 2 0 0 0 330
2014 270 26 83 39 5 0 1 0 424
2015 287 27 96 66 4 0 6 0 486
2016 322 32 130 93 6 0 11 0 594
2017 376 39 157 112 6 1 19 0 710
2018 395 44 192 106 4 0 28 0 769
2019 398 42 232 111 5 0 33 0 821
2020 382 38 233 114 4 0 44 0 815
2021 361 35 254 135 4 2 49 0 840
2022 529 45 362 186 5 6 92 0 1225
2023 731 69 565 260 8 7 135 0 1775
2024 804 90 698 281 5 8 138 0 2024

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 Arizona College Prep High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 93 n/a n/a 4.3
2009 135 n/a n/a 4.4
2010 182 11.3 16.0 3.8
2011 264 17.9 14.6 4.5
2012 228 17.6 12.9 4.4
2013 330 18.6 17.7 11.2
2014 424 23.4 18.1 8.3
2015 486 26.0 18.6 11.5
2016 594 31.0 19.1 9.6
2017 710 35.0 20.2 11.4
2018 769 39.2 19.5 9.9
2019 821 36.6 22.4 7.9
2020 815 37.1 21.9 6.9
2021 840 37.8 22.1 n/a
2022 1225 54.9 22.3 2
2023 1775 80.0 22.1 6.9
2024 2024 98.4 20.5 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 Arizona College Prep High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 93 n/a n/a 4.3
2009 135 n/a n/a 4.4
2010 182 11.3 16.0 3.8
2011 264 17.9 14.6 4.5
2012 228 17.6 12.9 4.4
2013 330 18.6 17.7 11.2
2014 424 23.4 18.1 8.3
2015 486 26.0 18.6 11.5
2016 594 31.0 19.1 9.6
2017 710 35.0 20.2 11.4
2018 769 39.2 19.5 9.9
2019 821 36.6 22.4 7.9
2020 815 37.1 21.9 6.9
2021 840 37.8 22.1 n/a
2022 1225 54.9 22.3 2
2023 1775 80.0 22.1 6.9
2024 2024 98.4 20.5 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 Arizona College Prep 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 $5,963 (76.0%) $788 (10.0%) $12,714 (161.9%) $494 (6.3%) $606 (7.7%) $1,100 (14.0%) $7,851
2020 $25 (0.4%) $30 (0.4%) $80 (1.2%) $5,755 (84.0%) $1,043 (15.2%) $6,798 (99.2%) $6,853
2021 $09 (0.1%) $243 (2.6%) $262 (2.8%) $6,145 (65.1%) $3,039 (32.2%) $9,184 (97.3%) $9,436
2022 $1,234 (13.9%) $112 (1.3%) $2,581 (29.0%) $6,646 (74.7%) $909 (10.2%) $7,555 (84.9%) $8,901

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arizona College Prep 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 285 High schoolsRanks 13th of 469 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona College Prep High School)8787
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Chandler Unified District #80)4560
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona College Prep High School)8988
 1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Chandler Unified District #80)5255
 3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8211775
 116.2%
African American4269
 64.3%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian232565
 143.5%
Hispanic111260
 134.2%
Pacific Islander07
White398731
 83.7%
Two or More Races33135
 309.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%6.9%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arizona College Prep High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,024 students attended Arizona College Prep High School.

Yes! Arizona College Prep High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 270 Arizona high schools.

Students at Arizona College Prep High School are 40% White, 34% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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