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ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 209 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic (82.3%) student population, with a high percentage of students (75.6%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School has struggled, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages and nearby high-performing schools like Phoenix Union Bioscience High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 73.3% to 88.4%, and its dropout rate has varied from 2.5% to 4.6%, generally higher than the state average and nearby high-performing schools. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 222 out of 285 Arizona high schools in 2018-2019 to 304 out of 469 in 2022-2023, consistently rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

While the school's overall academic performance is low, it has some bright spots in its performance for specific racial subgroups, such as its African American students ranking 34 out of 201 Arizona high schools in proficiency and its English Language Learner students ranking 53 out of 258 high schools. However, the school's high spending per student, ranging from $13,637 in 2018-2019 to $47,168 in 2019-2020, does not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes. Comparing ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School to nearby schools, it is clear that there are high-performing options in the area, such as Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, which consistently ranks among the top 25 high schools in Arizona and has significantly higher proficiency rates and graduation rates.


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Public, Charter 7-12

 4445 S 12th St
       Phoenix, AZ  85040-2311

(602) 842-1722

District: ASU Preparatory Academy


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  231

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.8%
White:
6.5%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School 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 16.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School 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 30.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.8%), White (6.5%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Rank History for ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.27 537th 832 35.5%
2022 21.58 457th 605 24.5%
2023 16.28 753rd 854 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.99 612th 789 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.25 675th 717 5.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.14 427th 820 47.9%
2023 19.17 677th 806 16.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.42 624th 818 23.7%
2023 13.84 754th 810 6.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.99 423rd 802 47.3%
2023 14.59 714th 760 6.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.84 746th 780 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Rank History for all high school students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.27 222nd 285 22.1%
2021 21.04 406th 509 20.2%
2022 29.80 270th 464 41.8%
2023 30.19 304th 469 35.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.24 126th 374 66.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.97 177th 422 58.1%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.23 246th 347 29.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.46 392nd 492 20.3%
2022 28.53 288th 456 36.8%
2023 23.92 307th 406 24.4%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.81 64th 102 37.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.21 376th 492 23.6%
2022 20.39 339th 455 25.5%
2023 31.28 272nd 429 36.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.06 158th 306 48.4%
2022 71.58 47th 301 84.4%
2023 81.48 34th 201 83.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.91 125th 183 31.7%
2021 22.41 368th 479 23.2%
2022 19.47 358th 441 18.8%
2023 26.76 275th 379 27.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
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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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 4 13 1 141 2 0 0 0 161
2018 3 13 0 127 1 0 0 0 144
2019 8 28 1 159 3 0 1 0 200
2020 11 19 0 182 0 0 8 0 220
2021 6 15 0 196 1 0 8 0 226
2022 4 12 0 159 2 0 3 0 180
2023 10 20 0 172 4 0 3 0 209
2024 15 13 3 189 6 0 5 0 231

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

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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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 161 n/a n/a 91.9
2018 144 n/a n/a n/a
2019 200 n/a n/a n/a
2020 220 n/a n/a 78.6
2021 226 n/a n/a n/a
2022 180 n/a n/a 22.8
2023 209 n/a n/a 75.6
2024 231 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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 161 n/a n/a 91.9
2018 144 n/a n/a n/a
2019 200 n/a n/a n/a
2020 220 n/a n/a 78.6
2021 226 n/a n/a n/a
2022 180 n/a n/a 22.8
2023 209 n/a n/a 75.6
2024 231 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 ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

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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 $568 (4.2%) $437 (3.2%) $1,572 (11.5%) $7,693 (56.4%) $4,940 (36.2%) $12,633 (92.6%) $13,637
2020 $278 (0.6%) $106 (0.2%) $663 (1.4%) $26,200 (55.5%) $20,583 (43.6%) $46,783 (99.2%) $47,168

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 304th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students200209
 4.5%
African American2820
 28.6%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic159172
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White810
 25%
Two or More Races13
 200%

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Students at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School are 82% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 231 students attended ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School.


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