- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phoenix, AZ
Empower College Prep High School
Federal NCES profile for Empower College Prep High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040087703522Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Empower College Prep High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #33 of 65
- high schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 373
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Empower College Prep High School ranks #33 of 65 high schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Empower College Prep (91277) · Arizona
NCES ID 040087703522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Empower College Prep High School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040087703522 · Phoenix, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
373 enr · 76.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Empower College Prep (697 students)
Empower College Prep High School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Empower College Prep High School compares
Empower College Prep High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
66.5%
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
$16,251
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
African American 10.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Empower College Prep High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Empower College Prep (91277) reports $16,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Empower College Prep High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Empower College Prep High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Phoenix
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Madison Highland Prep
Standard public school
510 students
Arizona Preparatory Academy
Alternative education program
233 students
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative education program
176 students
Skyline Prep High School
Alternative education program
167 students
Intelli-School - Paradise Valley
Alternative education program
63 students
Think Through Academy
Standard public school
61 students
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 Empower College Prep High School
How many students attend Empower College Prep High School?
Empower College Prep High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Empower College Prep High School?
76.7% of students at Empower 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 Empower College Prep High School?
The largest demographic group at Empower College Prep High School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Empower College Prep High School?
Empower College Prep High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Empower College Prep High School rank among high schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Empower College Prep High School ranks #33 of 65 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 Empower College Prep (91277)?
Besides Empower College Prep High School, Empower College Prep (91277) also operates Empower College Prep (697 students). See the Empower College Prep (91277) district page for the complete list.