Enrollment
423
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Avondale, AZ
Highland Prep West
Federal NCES profile for Highland Prep West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040101103726Charter school
423 students enrolled
School address
District: Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521) · Arizona
NCES ID 040101103726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-38% vs state
What stands out at Highland Prep West
Highland Prep West is a mid-sized charter high school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 423 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Among Avondale's high schools, it stands alongside Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (335 students): Highland Prep West is larger than that campus by headcount.
Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521) is a single-school charter district, so Highland Prep West 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 Highland Prep West compares
Highland Prep West on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 38% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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 63.6%
White 17.0%
African American 12.1%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Highland Prep West is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Similar high schools in Avondale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Standard public school
335 students
Thrivepoint High School at Avondale
Alternative education program
134 students
West-Mec West Point High School
Vocational / career-technical school
7 students
West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational / career-technical school
1 students
Similar high 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Prep West
How many students attend Highland Prep West?
Highland Prep West has 423 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avondale, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Prep West?
29.8% of students at Highland Prep West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Prep West?
The largest demographic group at Highland Prep West is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What other schools are in Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521)?
None; Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521) is a single-school charter district, and Highland Prep West is its only campus.
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