Enrollment
233
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040030302181 Charter school
Arizona Preparatory Academy — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arizona Preparatory Academy reports 233 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 233 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) spends $6,913 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 87.9% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arizona Preparatory Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 233 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$6,913
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 233 Top 31% in Arizona — larger than 69% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040030302181
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
White 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 233:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Star Charter School Inc. (79701), which includes Arizona Preparatory Academy.
$6,913
Per student
-54%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-65%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 87.9%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Arizona Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Arizona Preparatory Academy?
Arizona Preparatory Academy has 233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arizona Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Preparatory Academy?
Arizona Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.