MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)

TEMPE, Arizona — 1 schools

243
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,986
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 smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 261 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,986 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is , 81.5% state, and 18.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #257 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 261:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

31
Equity Score
257 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

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

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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 schools, 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 $12,986 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #257 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 31/100, ranking #257 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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