Asante Preparatory Academy

23251 N 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,004 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Asante Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,004 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Asante Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Asante Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,004 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,004 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Asante Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asante Preparatory Academy is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#715 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Asante Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Asante Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Asante Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
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White
50%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Asante Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Asante Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Asante Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asante Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Asante Preparatory Academy is ranked #715 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Asante Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Asante Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Asante Preparatory Academy?
1,004 students attend Asante Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Asante Preparatory Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asante Preparatory Academy?
Asante Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asante Preparatory Academy offer ?
Asante Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Asante Preparatory Academy part of?
Asante Preparatory Academy is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asante Preparatory Academy located?
Asante Preparatory Academy is located in the Asante neighborhood of Surprise, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,004 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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