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#1667 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Az Compass Prep School

High School · Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869) · Chandler, AZ

A charter high school in Chandler, AZ where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2020 N ARIZONA AVE STE G62, Chandler, AZ 85225

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$13,421
Chronic Absenteeism61.9%

Students at Az Compass Prep School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Az Compass Prep 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • 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

$86,036

Median home value

$386,800

Median rent

$1,662/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Intelli-schoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.79–120.3 mi59Compare →
Primavera - OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–120.4 mi6,820Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Archway ChandlerCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–120.8 mi529Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.76–120.8 mi702Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,421NCES 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.

Az Compass Prep School is listed in AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Az Compass Prep School

Az Compass Prep School is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Az Compass Schools Inc. (89869), serving approximately 273 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Az Compass Prep School

What grades does Az Compass Prep School serve?

Az Compass Prep School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Az Compass Prep School?

Az Compass Prep School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

How does Az Compass Prep School rank in AZ?

Az Compass Prep School ranks #1,667 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Az Compass Prep School's MySchoolScout rating?

Az Compass Prep School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Az Compass Prep School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Az Compass Prep School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Az Compass Prep School a charter school?

Yes, Az Compass Prep School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Az Compass Prep School a Title I school?

No, Az Compass Prep School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
273
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 85225)
73,316
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 85225; 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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