High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
The verdict
Arizona Preparatory Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 233
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Preparatory Academy ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040030302181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+418 students YoY
Arizona Preparatory Academy grew from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,554 in 2023-24 (+36.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+418 students YoY 040030302181 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
233 enr · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympic Continuation High (233 students)
Arizona Preparatory Academy grew from 1,136 students in 2022-23 to 1,554 in 2023-24 (+36.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Arizona Preparatory Academy compares
Arizona Preparatory Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 233 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Arizona Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) reports $10,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 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. CCD year-over-year: 1,136 (2022-23) → 1,554 (2023-24), up 418.
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% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Preparatory Academy?
Arizona Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Arizona Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Preparatory Academy ranks #7 of 7 high 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 high schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in North Star Charter School Inc. (79701)?
None; North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) is a single-school charter district, and Arizona Preparatory Academy is its only campus.