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Valor Preparatory Academy

High School · Valor Preparatory Academy Llc (1000291) · Chandler, AZ

A charter high school in Chandler, AZ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

2471 N ARIZONA AVE STE 1, Chandler, AZ 85225

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$12,629

Students at Valor Preparatory Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 32% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Valor 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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

$86,036

Median home value

$386,800

Median rent

$1,662/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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John Paul II Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2private9–120.7 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Valor Preparatory Academy Llc (1000291)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,629NCES 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.

Valor Preparatory Academy is listed in Valor Preparatory Academy LLC (1000291); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valor Preparatory Academy

Valor Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Valor Preparatory Academy Llc (1000291), serving approximately 223 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valor Preparatory Academy

What grades does Valor Preparatory Academy serve?

Valor Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Valor Preparatory Academy?

Valor Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

How does Valor Preparatory Academy rank in AZ?

Valor Preparatory Academy ranks #1,117 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Valor Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Valor Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Valor Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor Preparatory Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Valor Preparatory Academy a charter school?

Yes, Valor Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Valor Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Valor Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
223
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85225)
73,316
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 85225; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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