Alhambra College Preparatory High School (Closed 2012)

Alhambra College Preparatory High School serves 133 students in grades 9-10. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
133 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
85-89%
62%
(10-11)
≥95%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
73%
47%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
16%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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School District Name
Alhambra Education Partnerships Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alhambra College Preparatory High School?
133 students attend Alhambra College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Alhambra College Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alhambra College Preparatory High School?
Alhambra College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alhambra College Preparatory High School offer ?
Alhambra College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Alhambra College Preparatory High School part of?
Alhambra College Preparatory High School is part of Alhambra Education Partnerships Inc. School District.

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