Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)

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Casa Grande, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) #262 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,912 per pupil, Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) ranks #312 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

224
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,912
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) operates 1 public schools serving 224 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Pinal County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,912 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 7.9% local, 73.5% state, and 18.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 30/100, ranked #262 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.0% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% White, 8.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs, enrolling 284 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs accounts for 100.0% of all Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) a distant remainder — means Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) is typically wider than the Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) is typically wider than the Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.6%
Federal
73.5%
State
7.9%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
262 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987).

White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 8.8%
Asian 4.9%
Multiracial 4.2%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)

School Enrollment
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande Hs
Charter
284

How Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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Comparisons are relative to Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 224 students.

How much does Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) spend per student?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) spends $10,912 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #262 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) students are 50.0% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% White, 8.8% African American, 4.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987)?

Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande (92987) has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #262 out of 437 districts in Arizona.