Enrollment
489
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School
Federal NCES profile for Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040085903251Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 489
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Asu Preparatory Academy (91305) · Arizona
NCES ID 040085903251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 489 students.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mesa's public schools, it stands alongside Eastmark High School (1,889 students): Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Asu Preparatory Academy (91305) is a single-school charter district, so Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School compares
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 489 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,073
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 34.6%
Asian 7.6%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asu Preparatory Academy (91305), which includes Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School.
$14,073
Per student
+7%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.8%
State 78.1%
Federal 14.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastmark High School
Standard public school
1,889 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Standard public school
1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School?
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School?
The largest demographic group at Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Mesa, 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 Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School?
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
Is Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School a good school?
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Asu Preparatory Academy (91305)?
None; Asu Preparatory Academy (91305) is a single-school charter district, and Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is its only campus.
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