Enrollment
781
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040065503096 Charter school
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep — Phoenix, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
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: Veritas Preparatory Academy (80992) · 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
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep reports 781 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1562 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Veritas Preparatory Academy (80992) spends $11,323 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.0% from local sources (property taxes), 79.1% from the state, and 3.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep 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 | 781 | top 84% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,323
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 1562 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 781 Top 84% in Arizona — larger than 16% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040065503096
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 1562:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.6%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Veritas Preparatory Academy (80992), which includes Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep.
$11,323
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 79.1%
Federal 3.9%
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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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep has 781 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
The largest demographic group at Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is White at 59.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHOENIX, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.