Serving 387 students in grades 7-12, Empower College Prep High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empower College Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Empower College Prep High School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
387 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Empower College Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empower College Prep High School is 0.22, 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
#1076 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
88%
48%

Black
9%
6%

White
2%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empower College Prep High School's ranking?
Empower College Prep High School is ranked #1076 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empower College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Empower College Prep High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Empower College Prep High School?
387 students attend Empower College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Empower College Prep High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Empower College Prep High School offer ?
Empower College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Empower College Prep High School part of?
Empower College Prep High School is part of Empower College Prep (91277) School District.
In what neighborhood is Empower College Prep High School located?
Empower College Prep High School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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