Enrollment
278
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040021101975 Charter school
Tri-City College Prep — Prescott, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Tri-City College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 22
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
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
Tri-City College Prep reports 278 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 278 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965) spends $10,312 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.8% from local sources (property taxes), 83.3% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tri-City College 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 | 278 | top 36% | — | — |
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
31.3%
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
$10,312
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 278 Top 36% in Arizona — larger than 64% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040021101975
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 278:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965), which includes Tri-City College Prep.
$10,312
Per student
-32%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.8%
State 83.3%
Federal 11.9%
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.
Similar other schools in Prescott
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Basis Prescott
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Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy
Standard public school
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Discovery Gardens Preschool
Standard public school
39 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Tri-City College Prep
How many students attend Tri-City College Prep?
Tri-City College Prep has 278 students enrolled. It is a other school in PRESCOTT, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-City College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Tri-City College Prep is White at 74.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in PRESCOTT, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-City College Prep?
Tri-City College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.