Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mission Heights Preparatory High School's student population of 451 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 0.62, 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
#254 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Heights Preparatory High School's ranking?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is ranked #254 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
451 students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mission Heights Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mission Heights Preparatory High School offer ?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Heights Preparatory High School part of?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Mission Heights Pr (90548) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mission Heights Preparatory High School located?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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