Very Good
#722 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Empower College Prep High School
High School · Empower College Prep (91277) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2411 W COLTER ST, Phoenix, AZ 85015
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Empower College Prep High School score 30% 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 up 8 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Empower 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$52,585
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgade Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Gompers Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Empower College Prep (91277)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,251NCES 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.
Empower College Prep High School is listed in Empower College Prep (91277); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Empower College Prep High School
Empower College Prep High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Empower College Prep (91277), serving approximately 387 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Empower College Prep High School
What grades does Empower College Prep High School serve?
Empower College Prep High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Empower College Prep High School?
Empower College Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
How does Empower College Prep High School rank in AZ?
Empower College Prep High School ranks #722 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Empower College Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Empower College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Empower College Prep High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Empower College Prep High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Empower College Prep High School a charter school?
Yes, Empower College Prep High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Empower College Prep High School a Title I school?
No, Empower 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
- 387
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (602) 283-5720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 85015)
- 42,444
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
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 85015; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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