Serving 280 students in grades 5-12, Tri-city College Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-city College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tri-city College Prep's student population of 280 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
280 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Tri-city College Prep 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 Tri-city College Prep is 0.38, 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
#373 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
17%
48%

Black
2%
6%

White
77%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%

Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-city College Prep's ranking?
Tri-city College Prep is ranked #373 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tri-city College Prep often compared to?
Tri-city College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Prescott, Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-city College Prep?
The graduation rate of Tri-city College Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tri-city College Prep?
280 students attend Tri-city College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tri-city College Prep students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tri-city College Prep offer ?
Tri-city College Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Tri-city College Prep part of?
Tri-city College Prep is part of Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. DBA: (10965) School District.
School Reviews
2 1/11/2010
Two of our children attended this high school and we were very disappointed in the quality of education and of the teaching staff with only one or two exceptions who no longer are employed there.
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