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#689 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 34% in state

Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

High School · Asu Preparatory Academy (346763) · Tempe, AZ

A charter high school in Tempe, AZ where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1130 E University Dr. Ste 230, Tempe, AZ 85287

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$15,402
Chronic Absenteeism55%

Students at Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School score 17% 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 Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,371/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–120.7 mi2,171Compare →
Aim Higher College Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.27–120.9 mi41Compare →
Hope College and Career Readiness AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.2 mi83Compare →
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified4.2PK–121.3 mi99Compare →

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.

Asu Preparatory Academy (346763)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,402NCES 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 - South Phoenix High School is listed in ASU Preparatory Academy (346763); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is a public high school in Tempe, AZ, part of Asu Preparatory Academy (346763), serving approximately 231 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School serve?

Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School?

Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

How does Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School rank in AZ?

Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School ranks #689 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School a charter school?

Yes, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School 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 - South Phoenix High School a Title I school?

No, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
231
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
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.
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

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