North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 1 schools

522
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,057
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) operates 1 public schools serving 522 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 662 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 $10,057 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 12.5% local, 84.3% state, and 3.2% 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 — 17/100, ranked #400 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 662:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.5% White, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep accounts for 100.0% of all North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) student-counselor ratio is 662:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — 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 North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) is typically wider than the North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.2%
Federal
84.3%
State
12.5%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
400 / 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 North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879).

White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 12.5%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

662:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)

School Enrollment
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter
662

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)?

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 522 students.

How much does North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) spend per student?

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) spends $10,057 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #400 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)?

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 North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)?

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) students are 56.5% White, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 2.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)?

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #400 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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