How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arizona Preparatory Academy | Premier Charter High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 233 | 140 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 38.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 70.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arizona Preparatory Academy | Premier Charter High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,279 | $12,399 |
| District | North Star Charter School Inc. (79701) | Premier Charter High School (79569) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arizona Preparatory Academy | Premier Charter High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84.5% | 87.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arizona Preparatory Academy | Premier Charter High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 76:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.