Enrollment
432
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
North Pointe Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for North Pointe Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040032702163Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pointe Preparatory earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #179 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 432
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe Preparatory ranks #179 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Pointe Schools (79455) · Arizona
NCES ID 040032702163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at North Pointe Preparatory
North Pointe Preparatory is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 432 students.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pointe Schools (79455) spends $9,863 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): North Pointe Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Pointe Schools (79455) also operates Pinnacle Pointe Academy (136 students) and Canyon Pointe Academy (77 students) alongside North Pointe Preparatory.
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 North Pointe Preparatory compares
North Pointe Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 432 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
48.8%
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
$9,863
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pointe Schools (79455), which includes North Pointe Preparatory.
$9,863
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.0%
State 85.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 North Pointe Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Pointe Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Canyon Pointe Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Pointe Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 North Pointe Preparatory
How many students attend North Pointe Preparatory?
North Pointe Preparatory has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pointe Preparatory?
North Pointe Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 North Pointe Preparatory rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe Preparatory ranks #179 of 179 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 schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is North Pointe Preparatory a good school?
North Pointe Preparatory earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Pointe Schools (79455)?
Besides North Pointe Preparatory, Pointe Schools (79455) also operates Pinnacle Pointe Academy (136 students) and Canyon Pointe Academy (77 students). See the Pointe Schools (79455) district page for the complete list.
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