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#61 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 3% in state

Arizona College Prep High School

High School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4477 S GILBERT RD, Chandler, AZ 85249

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+43.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation34.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Arizona College Prep High School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 91% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
91%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Arizona College Prep High School 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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

$150,985

Median home value

$610,800

Median rent

$2,318/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Basha High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.96–122.0 mi2,892Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln PrepCharter · enrollment unverified9.16–122.2 mi588Compare →
Arizona Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–122.4 mi1,987Compare →
Perry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.28–122.4 mi2,601Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#10 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arizona College Prep High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arizona College Prep High School

Arizona College Prep High School is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 2,024 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arizona College Prep High School

What grades does Arizona College Prep High School serve?

Arizona College Prep High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Arizona College Prep High School?

Arizona College Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,024 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arizona College Prep High School rank in AZ?

Arizona College Prep High School ranks #61 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Arizona College Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arizona College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Arizona College Prep High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arizona College Prep High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arizona College Prep High School a charter school?

No, Arizona College Prep High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arizona College Prep High School a Title I school?

No, Arizona College Prep High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
2,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85249)
48,018
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
43.3
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 85249; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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