Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Aim Higher College Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aim Higher College Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Aim Higher College Prep Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #161 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 70
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Aim Higher College Prep Academy ranks #161 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040093903495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 040093903495 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
70 enr · 95.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Resource Investment Index #161 of 179 schools in Phoenix. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Aim Higher College Prep Academy compares
Aim Higher College Prep Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 98% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Espiritu Schools (92902), which includes Aim Higher College Prep Academy.
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Aim Higher College Prep Academy
How many students attend Aim Higher College Prep Academy?
Aim Higher College Prep Academy has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aim Higher College Prep Academy?
95.7% of students at Aim Higher College Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aim Higher College Prep Academy?
Aim Higher College Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aim Higher College Prep Academy rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Aim Higher College Prep Academy ranks #161 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Espiritu Schools (92902)?
None; Espiritu Schools (92902) is a single-school charter district, and Aim Higher College Prep Academy is its only campus.
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