Excellent
#247 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 12% in state
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
High School · Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter high school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1202 W THOMAS RD # OSE105, Phoenix, AZ 85013
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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).
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Where Phoenix College Preparatory Academy 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$68,895
Median home value
$476,200
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Abril Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 10–12 | 0.8 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Metro Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,817 | Compare → |
| Basis Phoenix Central PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 335 | 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.
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.
Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,202NCES 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.
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is listed in MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174), serving approximately 252 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Phoenix College Preparatory Academy serve?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
How does Phoenix College Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy ranks #247 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Phoenix College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix College Preparatory Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Phoenix College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Phoenix College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (602) 285-7998
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85013)
- 20,947
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 85013; 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
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