Very Good
#489 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 24% in state
Jefferson Preparatory High School
High School · Choice Academies Inc. (90138) · Glendale, AZ
A Choice Academies Inc. (90138) charter high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16635 N 51ST AVE, Glendale, AZ 85306
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Preparatory High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jefferson Preparatory 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), 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
$82,060
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,666/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightmont AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–11 | 0.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Northeast CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Hope High School OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Barry Goldwater High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Choice Academies Inc. (90138)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $8,147NCES 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.
Jefferson Preparatory High School is listed in Choice Academies Inc. (90138); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Preparatory High School
Jefferson Preparatory High School is a public high school in Glendale, AZ, part of Choice Academies Inc. (90138), serving approximately 61 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Preparatory High School
What grades does Jefferson Preparatory High School serve?
Jefferson Preparatory High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Preparatory High School?
Jefferson Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
How does Jefferson Preparatory High School rank in AZ?
Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks #489 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Jefferson Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Jefferson Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Preparatory High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Jefferson Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Jefferson Preparatory High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jefferson Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (602) 595-2990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 85306)
- 24,696
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 85306; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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