North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)

Phoenix, Arizona — 1 schools

1,136
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$6,913
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 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 233 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 $6,913 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 0.2% local, 87.9% state, and 11.9% 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 — 25/100, ranked #307 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

Arizona Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)-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

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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
87.9%
State
0.2%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
307 / 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 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

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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 schools, 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 $6,913 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #307 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)?

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 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 schools. 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 25/100, ranking #307 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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