AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Summary:

AIM Higher College Prep Academy is a public charter high school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students, the majority of whom (95.71%) identify as Hispanic.

AIM Higher College Prep Academy stands out from nearby schools like ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and Phoenix Union Bioscience High School due to its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students and elevated dropout rates, which have risen from 0.0% in 2017-2018 to 2.4% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades falling well below the state averages in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 95.71% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the rates of nearby schools like AAEC - SMCC Campus and South Mountain High School.

The unique profile of AIM Higher College Prep Academy, with its high concentration of Hispanic students, elevated dropout rates, and consistently low test scores, suggests that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these issues and leveraging the school's proximity to other educational institutions, such as the much larger South Mountain High School, could be crucial in improving the outcomes for the students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy.


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Public, Charter 7-12

 4848 S Central Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85040-2152


(602) 243-7788

District: Espiritu Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  41

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.1%
White:
2.4%
African American:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details AIM Higher College Prep Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.95. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.1%), African American (2.4%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Rank History for AIM Higher College Prep Academy

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Rank History for all students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.74 421st 711 40.8%
2021 30.67 530th 832 36.3%
2022 33.08 357th 605 41.0%
2023 38.95 450th 854 47.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
2023 30.41 83rd 145 42.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.96 263rd 789 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 177th 503 64.8%
2022 56.43 141st 369 61.8%
2023 46.01 323rd 717 55.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.92 44th 64 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.99 626th 820 23.7%
2022 26.34 357th 494 27.7%
2023 35.39 463rd 806 42.6%
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Rank History for Male students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.83 508th 617 17.7%
2021 37.12 453rd 818 44.6%
2023 40.28 410th 810 49.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.14 236th 543 56.5%
2021 40.95 409th 802 49.0%
2022 41.68 208th 392 46.9%
2023 45.43 347th 760 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for AIM Higher College Prep Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 1 2 0 21 0 0 0 0 24
2017 0 1 0 38 0 0 0 0 39
2018 1 0 1 51 0 0 0 0 53
2019 4 0 0 49 1 0 0 0 54
2020 7 0 0 50 1 0 0 0 58
2021 1 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 46
2022 1 1 0 65 0 0 0 0 67
2023 1 1 0 67 1 0 0 0 70
2024 1 1 0 39 0 0 0 0 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at AIM Higher College Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 24 n/a n/a 29.2
2017 39 n/a n/a 89.7
2018 53 n/a n/a 94.3
2019 54 n/a n/a 94.4
2020 58 n/a n/a 53.4
2021 46 n/a n/a 52.2
2022 67 n/a n/a 53.7
2023 70 n/a n/a 95.7
2024 41 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio AIM Higher College Prep Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 24 n/a n/a 29.2
2017 39 n/a n/a 89.7
2018 53 n/a n/a 94.3
2019 54 n/a n/a 94.4
2020 58 n/a n/a 53.4
2021 46 n/a n/a 52.2
2022 67 n/a n/a 53.7
2023 70 n/a n/a 95.7
2024 41 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for AIM Higher College Prep Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (8.1%) $317 (3.9%) $1,644 (20.1%) $5,474 (67.0%) $1,717 (21.0%) $7,192 (88.0%) $8,172

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on AIM Higher College Prep Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5470
 29.6%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic4967
 36.7%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.4%95.7%
 1.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 41 students attended AIM Higher College Prep Academy.

Students at AIM Higher College Prep Academy are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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