Alhambra Preschool Academy serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alhambra Preschool Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Alhambra Preschool Academy's student population of 179 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alhambra Preschool Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
78%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alhambra Preschool Academy?
179 students attend Alhambra Preschool Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alhambra Preschool Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alhambra Preschool Academy?
Alhambra Preschool Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alhambra Preschool Academy offer ?
Alhambra Preschool Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Alhambra Preschool Academy part of?
Alhambra Preschool Academy is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
In what neighborhood is Alhambra Preschool Academy located?
Alhambra Preschool Academy is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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