- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
Arizona College Prep High School
Federal NCES profile for Arizona College Prep High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187002822
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona College Prep High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #19 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arizona College Prep High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona College Prep High School ranks #19 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+249 students YoY
Arizona College Prep High School grew from 1,775 students in 2022-23 to 2,024 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 98.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+249 students YoY 040187002822 · Chandler, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,271 enr · 28.4:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Arizona College Prep High School grew from 1,775 students in 2022-23 to 2,024 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 98.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Arizona College Prep High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school
Arizona College Prep High School
2,271 students
What this shows Arizona College Prep High School reports 2,271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arizona College Prep High School compares
Arizona College Prep High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 90% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,271 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,271
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
Asian 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Arizona College Prep High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arizona College Prep High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona College Prep High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 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.
Similar enrollment (~2,271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arizona College Prep High School
How many students attend Arizona College Prep High School?
Arizona College Prep High School has 2,271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,775 (2022-23) → 2,024 (2023-24), up 249.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep High School is 28.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona College Prep High School?
5.0% of students at Arizona College Prep High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona College Prep High School?
The largest demographic group at Arizona College Prep High School is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona College Prep High School?
Arizona College Prep High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arizona College Prep High School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona College Prep High School ranks #19 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Arizona College Prep High School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.