Very Good
#561 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 28% in state
Tri-city College Prep
High School · Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) · Prescott, AZ
A Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) charter high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5522 SIDE RD, Prescott, AZ 86301
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tri-city College Prep score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 Tri-city College Prep 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prescott), 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
$71,962
Median home value
$495,100
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Micted - Yavapai College CtecEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Basis PrescottCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 444 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,293NCES 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.
Tri-city College Prep is listed in Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba: (10965); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-city College Prep
Tri-city College Prep is a public high school in Prescott, AZ, part of Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965), serving approximately 280 students in grades 5th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-city College Prep
What grades does Tri-city College Prep serve?
Tri-city College Prep serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Tri-city College Prep?
Tri-city College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
How does Tri-city College Prep rank in AZ?
Tri-city College Prep ranks #561 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tri-city College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-city College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Tri-city College Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-city College Prep has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tri-city College Prep a charter school?
Yes, Tri-city College Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tri-city College Prep a Title I school?
No, Tri-city College Prep is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (928) 777-0403
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 86301)
- 26,204
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 86301; 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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