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#201 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 10% in state

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS

High School · Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) · Casa Grande, AZ

A charter high school in Casa Grande, AZ where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2612 W GILA BEND HWY, Casa Grande, AZ 85193

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 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 Data7
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$11,134
Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Students at Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

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

Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,949/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casa Grande), 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

$61,860

Median home value

$118,900

Median rent

$846/mo

College educated

5.9%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85193; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified4.99–125.0 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,134NCES 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.

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS is listed in ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS is a public high school in Casa Grande, AZ, part of Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987), serving approximately 269 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS

What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS serve?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.

How does Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS rank in AZ?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS ranks #201 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS a charter school?

Yes, Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS a Title I school?

No, Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
269
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 85193)
4,900
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
39.9
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 85193; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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