Very Good
#605 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 30% in state
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
High School · Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Mission Heights Pr (90548) · Phoenix, AZ
A Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Mission Heights Pr (90548) charter high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7878 N 16TH ST STE 150, Phoenix, AZ 85020
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mission Heights Preparatory High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mission Heights 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$78,412
Median home value
$400,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85020; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Grande High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,932 | Compare → |
| Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Casa Grande Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,970 | Compare → |
| Cavit - Casa Grande Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
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.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Mission Heights Pr (90548)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,509NCES 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.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is listed in Kaizen Education Foundation dba Mission Heights Pr (90548); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Mission Heights Pr (90548), serving approximately 492 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Heights Preparatory High School
What grades does Mission Heights Preparatory High School serve?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
How does Mission Heights Preparatory High School rank in AZ?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks #605 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mission Heights Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Heights Preparatory High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Mission Heights Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Mission Heights 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 Mission Heights Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Mission Heights Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (520) 836-9383
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85020)
- 33,934
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 85020; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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