North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)

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Phoenix, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) #305 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $6,697 per pupil, North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) ranks #622 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,136
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$6,697
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 $6,697 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 64 of 634 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 25/100, ranked #305 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in 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 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
305 / 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 Higher spending More locally funded
Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (90842) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pan-American Elementary Charter (79578) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610) Similar size Higher 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 $6,697 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #305 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 25/100, ranking #305 out of 437 districts in Arizona.