Gila Preparatory Academy High School serves 55 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-59%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
6%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gila Educational Group DBA Gila Preparatory Academy 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gila Preparatory Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Gila Preparatory Academy High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Gila Preparatory Academy High School?
55 students attend Gila Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gila Preparatory Academy High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Gila Preparatory Academy High School offer ?
Gila Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gila Preparatory Academy High School part of?
Gila Preparatory Academy High School is part of Gila Educational Group DBA Gila Preparatory Academy School District.
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