Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
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: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School 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 Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
79%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School's ranking?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is ranked #761 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School often compared to?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, Cesar Chavez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School?
357 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (91303) School District.
In what neighborhood is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School located?
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is located in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Central City.
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