Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)

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Tempe, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) #216 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,203 per pupil, Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) ranks #226 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

243
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,203
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) operates 1 public schools serving 243 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high 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 Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,203 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 , 81.5% state, and 18.5% 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 36/100, ranked #216 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 261:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 87.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% White, 3.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Phoenix College Preparatory Academy, enrolling 261 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) a distant remainder — means Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) student-counselor ratio is 261:1 — 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 Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) is typically wider than the Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.5%
Federal
81.5%
State
-
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
216 / 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 Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174).

White 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

261:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)

School Enrollment
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
Charter
261

How Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Incito Schools (91326) Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001) Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Canyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029) Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.a. Crestvi (79874) Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)'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 Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)?

Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 243 students.

How much does Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) spend per student?

Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) spends $12,203 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #216 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)?

Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) students are 87.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% White, 3.8% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)?

Mcccd on Behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #216 out of 437 districts in Arizona.