North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) #222 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,279 per pupil, North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) ranks #439 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,136
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,279
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) operates 1 public schools serving 1,136 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 $10,279 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.2% local, 87.9% state, and 11.9% 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 35/100, ranked #222 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 233:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 84.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% White, 2.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Arizona Preparatory Academy, enrolling 233 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Arizona Preparatory Academy accounts for 20.5% of all North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) student enrollment

That concentration means North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) student-counselor ratio is 233:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
87.9%
State
0.2%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
222 / 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 North Star Charter School Inc. (79701).

White 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
African American 2.6%
Multiracial 1.3%
Other 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

233:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)

School Enrollment
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Charter
233

How North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Toltec School District (4450) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)'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 North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)?

North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,136 students.

How much does North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) spend per student?

North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) spends $10,279 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #222 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)?

North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) students are 84.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.6% White, 2.6% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)?

North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #222 out of 437 districts in Arizona.