Below Average
#1564 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Arizona Preparatory Academy
High School · North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) · Phoenix, AZ
A North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) charter high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10720 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85037
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 7.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arizona Preparatory Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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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Where Arizona Preparatory 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$81,919
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec - West View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Westview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,733 | Compare → |
| Arizona Insight AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| West-mec - Copper Canyon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
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.
North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,279NCES 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.
Arizona Preparatory Academy is listed in North Star Charter School Inc. (79701); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arizona Preparatory Academy
Arizona Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of North Star Charter School Inc. (79701), serving approximately 1,554 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arizona Preparatory Academy
What grades does Arizona Preparatory Academy serve?
Arizona Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arizona Preparatory Academy?
Arizona Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,554 students.
How does Arizona Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?
Arizona Preparatory Academy ranks #1,564 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Arizona Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Arizona Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arizona Preparatory Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arizona Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Arizona Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Arizona Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Arizona Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (623) 907-2661
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85037)
- 53,041
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 85037; 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
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