Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
School Rankings
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School's ranking?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is ranked #1549 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School?
231 students attend Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School offer ?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School part of?
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is part of ASU Preparatory Academy (346763) School District.
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