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Imagine Prep Surprise is a public charter high school located in Surprise, Arizona, serving around 290 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50% White, 33.79% Hispanic, 7.24% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students.
Imagine Prep Surprise has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.1% to 98.9% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rates have also been low, ranging from 0.0% to 2.3% during the same period. However, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 11th-grade students have generally been lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 27% to 42% in ELA and 26% to 30% in Math over the past few years. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and multi-racial students performing well, but African American and Hispanic students lagging behind their peers in the state.
When compared to nearby schools, Imagine Prep Surprise's performance is mixed. For example, Paradise Honors High School, a charter school located about 2.5 miles away, consistently outperforms Imagine Prep Surprise in test scores and graduation rates. On the other hand, Willow Canyon High School, a public school about 3 miles away, has similar test scores but a higher graduation rate. Despite the higher spending per student, ranging from $9,627 to $18,423 over the past few years, Imagine Prep Surprise's academic outcomes, as measured by test scores, are generally lower than the state averages, suggesting the need for the school to examine its resource allocation and instructional practices to improve student learning and achievement.
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