Very Good
#635 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 32% in state
Telesis Preparatory Academy
High School · Telesis Center for Learning Inc. (79218) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
A Telesis Center for Learning Inc. (79218) charter high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2598 STARLITE LN, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Telesis Preparatory Academy score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Telesis 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Havasu City), 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
$57,531
Median home value
$313,300
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,618 | Compare → |
| HavasuonlineEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Wave-central CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.0 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.
Telesis Center for Learning Inc. (79218)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,175NCES 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.
Telesis Preparatory Academy is listed in Telesis Center for Learning Inc. (79218); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Telesis Preparatory Academy
Telesis Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Lake Havasu City, AZ, part of Telesis Center for Learning Inc. (79218), serving approximately 60 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Telesis Preparatory Academy
What grades does Telesis Preparatory Academy serve?
Telesis Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Telesis Preparatory Academy?
Telesis Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
How does Telesis Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?
Telesis Preparatory Academy ranks #635 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Telesis Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Telesis Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Telesis Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Telesis Preparatory Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Telesis Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Telesis Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Telesis Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Telesis Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (928) 855-8661
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 86403)
- 18,399
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 86403; 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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