Below Average
#1596 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Valley Preparatory Academy
High School · Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) · Tempe, AZ
A Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) charter high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2150 Southern Avenue STE 713, Tempe, AZ 85282
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valley Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2012, to 25% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Valley 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), 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
$79,084
Median home value
$370,000
Median rent
$1,627/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85282; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcclintock High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,757 | Compare → |
| Tempe Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Accel East CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Aaec OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 63 | 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.
Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,304NCES 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.
Valley Preparatory Academy is listed in Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Preparatory Academy
Valley Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Tempe, AZ, part of Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065), serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,596 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Preparatory Academy
What grades does Valley Preparatory Academy serve?
Valley Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Preparatory Academy?
Valley Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
How does Valley Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?
Valley Preparatory Academy ranks #1,596 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Valley Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Valley Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Preparatory Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Valley Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Valley Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Valley Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Valley Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 621-3383
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 85282)
- 54,501
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 85282; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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