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#641 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 32% in state

Aim Higher College Prep Academy

High School · Espiritu Schools (92902) · Phoenix, AZ

An Espiritu Schools (92902) charter high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

Charter

4848 S CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85040

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$29,814
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Aim Higher College Prep Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Aim Higher College Prep Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,890

Median home value

$294,800

Median rent

$1,193/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

47.6%

Poverty rate

23.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified4.2PK–120.5 mi99Compare →
South Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.6 mi2,171Compare →
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.17–120.9 mi231Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Espiritu Schools (92902)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$29,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Aim Higher College Prep Academy is listed in Espiritu Schools (92902); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aim Higher College Prep Academy

Aim Higher College Prep Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Espiritu Schools (92902), serving approximately 41 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aim Higher College Prep Academy

What grades does Aim Higher College Prep Academy serve?

Aim Higher College Prep Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Aim Higher College Prep Academy?

Aim Higher College Prep Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

How does Aim Higher College Prep Academy rank in AZ?

Aim Higher College Prep Academy ranks #641 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Aim Higher College Prep Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Aim Higher College Prep Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aim Higher College Prep Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aim Higher College Prep Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Aim Higher College Prep Academy a charter school?

Yes, Aim Higher College Prep Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Aim Higher College Prep Academy a Title I school?

No, Aim Higher College Prep Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
Area population (ZIP 85040)
33,325
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
30.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85040; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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