Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Summary:

Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is a public charter high school serving around 160 students in grades 7-12 in Gilbert, Arizona. The school has a predominantly White student population, making up about 85% of the student body.

Academically, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Arizona high schools over the past 3 years, with a ranking of 163 out of 469 schools in 2022-2023. While the school outperforms the state in English Language Arts, its math and science proficiency rates are lower. Notably, the school ranks very highly (top 5%) for its Hispanic student population in English Language Arts. However, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 50.0% is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa performs well academically, but lags behind high-performing schools in the area, such as Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 and ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School.

The school's predominantly White student population is not reflective of the racial diversity in the surrounding area, and the school may need to address potential racial achievement gaps in subject areas other than English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's relatively low graduation rate is a concern and an area that the school should focus on improving.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

465 N Bluejay Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85234-7653

(480) 256-2642

District: Freedom Preparatory Academy

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

14.1%

African American:

1.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.07. (See more...)

Compare Details Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (14.1%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.63	231^st	832	72.2%
2023	24.07	630^th	854	26.2%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.86	404^th	650	37.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.19	484^th	789	38.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.27	187^th	820	77.2%
2023	15.37	733^rd	806	9.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.88	301^st	818	63.2%
2023	33.22	498^th	810	38.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.06	170^th	802	78.8%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.92	361^st	390	7.4%

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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.81	77^th	108	28.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.00	300^th	780	61.5%
2023	12.39	638^th	675	5.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.46	161^st	464	65.3%
2023	58.10	163^rd	469	65.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.51	203^rd	456	55.5%
2023	57.58	141^st	406	65.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.69	73^rd	301	75.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.93	21^st	379	94.5%

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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.13	80^th	129	38.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.26	149^th	409	63.6%
2023	58.66	136^th	371	63.3%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	179	3	1	38	5	3	0	229
2022	99	4	1	10	0	4	0	118
2023	137	5	2	14	0	0	2	160
2024	211	5	1	37	4	3	1	262

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 Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	229	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	160	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	262	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 Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	229	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	118	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	160	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	262	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.

Schools Near Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)							AzSCI Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	465 N Bluejay Dr	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 256-2642	262				211 (80.5%)	5 (1.9%)	37 (14.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Astravo Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2500 S Power Rd Ste 215	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Arizona Education Solutions	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 641-8254	624				219 (35.1%)	59 (9.5%)	272 (43.6%)	8 (1.3%)	23 (3.7%)	5 (0.8%)	38 (6.1%)								(n/a)					17.0	17.0												$9,054	$00			$00	$9,054	$9,054
Astravo Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2500 S Power Rd Ste 215	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Arizona Education Solutions	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 641-8254	736				283 (38.5%)	66 (9.0%)	299 (40.6%)	12 (1.6%)	45 (6.1%)	5 (0.7%)	26 (3.5%)								(n/a)							14.0										17.0	$9,054	$00			$00	$9,054	$9,054
San Tan Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3959 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	San Tan Montessori School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 222-0811	888				536 (60.4%)	34 (3.8%)	237 (26.7%)	22 (2.5%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (5.6%)								(n/a)	37.0	53.0	48.0		45.0	50.0	50.0	39.0	44.0	34.0	32.0	37.0	42.0	45.0	43.0	47.0	38.0		$00			$00
American Leadership Academy Virtual	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6913 E Rembrandt Ave	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 420-2101	811				580 (71.5%)	21 (2.6%)	152 (18.7%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	40 (4.9%)								(n/a)		46.0	53.0	56.0	45.0	39.0	39.0				38.0	24.0	25.0	33.0		25.0	17.0	$7,197	$3,023	$199	$6,245	$2,155	$1,819	$3,974
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1070 S Higley Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 344-9892	2,431				1,712 (70.4%)	37 (1.5%)	494 (20.3%)	48 (2.0%)	9 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	125 (5.1%)								(n/a)	55.0	74.0	74.0	65.0	60.0	43.0	59.0	65.0	65.0	70.0	64.0	52.0	50.0	52.0	68.0	34.0	34.0	$5,729	$61	$172	$294	$4,023	$1,472	$5,495
Higley Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2935 S Recker Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 279-7000	102	2	46.3		62 (60.8%)	1 (1.0%)	27 (26.5%)	5 (4.9%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)							43.0							38.0					$00			$00
BASIS Mesa	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5010 S Eastmark Pkwy	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 239-4807	867				288 (33.2%)	54 (6.2%)	153 (17.6%)	306 (35.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.3%)								(n/a)	82.0	75.0	56.0	74.0	91.0	88.0		69.0	58.0	39.0	76.0	72.0	92.0		56.0	86.0	97.0	$8,723	$203	$99	$505	$6,242	$2,179	$8,420
Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies	Public, Alternative	4-9	6919 E Brown Rd	Mesa	85207	Maricopa County	Mesa Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 308-7400	378	19	20.0		250 (66.1%)	13 (3.4%)	77 (20.4%)	16 (4.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)								(n/a)		94.0	95.0	95.0	94.0	95.0			94.0	87.0	87.0	82.0	96.0		88.0	87.0		$8,064	$09	$02	$20	$7,571	$481	$8,053
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7729 E. Pecos Road	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 420-2101	472				271 (57.4%)	16 (3.4%)	141 (29.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.6%)								(n/a)					43.0	32.0	37.0					21.0		40.0		32.0	32.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

What district is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa in?

Freedom Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa?

In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa.

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa?

Students at Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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