Enrollment
49
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, AZ
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040080503444Charter school
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Preparatory High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #7 of 15
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 49
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks #7 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Choice Academies Inc. (90138) · Arizona
NCES ID 040080503444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-60% vs state
What stands out at Jefferson Preparatory High School
Jefferson Preparatory High School is a lower-poverty, small charter high school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 49 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 49 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
The surrounding Choice Academies Inc. (90138) spends $7,977 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 23 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 49 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Glendale's high schools, it stands alongside Ombudsman Online Academy (469 students): Jefferson Preparatory High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Choice Academies Inc. (90138), also runs Adams Traditional Academy (532 students).
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 Jefferson Preparatory High School compares
Jefferson Preparatory High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 60% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$7,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.9 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
White 44.9%
Asian 24.5%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 6.1%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Jefferson Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Choice Academies Inc. (90138), which includes Jefferson Preparatory High School.
$7,977
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 87.0%
Federal 7.3%
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.
How Jefferson Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Traditional Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Glendale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 Jefferson Preparatory High School
How many students attend Jefferson Preparatory High School?
Jefferson Preparatory High School has 49 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Preparatory High School?
19.3% of students at Jefferson Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Preparatory High School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Preparatory High School?
Jefferson Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jefferson Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks #7 of 15 high schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
Is Jefferson Preparatory High School a good school?
Jefferson Preparatory High School earns 20/100 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 Choice Academies Inc. (90138)?
Besides Jefferson Preparatory High School, Choice Academies Inc. (90138) also operates Adams Traditional Academy (532 students). See the Choice Academies Inc. (90138) district page for the complete list.
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