At a glance
Reported students
3,850
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
230
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
3,850
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital: 3,850 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 4,097
- Teachers (FTE)
- 191
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
What the reported data says about ASU Preparatory Academy Digital
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tempe. It is one of 1 current school records connected to ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074). NCES reports 3,850 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking ASU Preparatory Academy Digital
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 230 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black7%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near ASU Preparatory Academy Digital
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Online Learning Other · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | KG–12 | 141 | 3.4 mi |
| Orangedale Early Learning Center Other · Balsz Elementary District (4268) | PK–PK | 32 | 4.5 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas Other · Charter · Archway Classical Academy Veritas (90916) | KG–12 | 716 | 4.8 mi |
| Eagleridge Enrichment Program Other · Mesa Unified District (4235) | KG–12 | 694 | 5 mi |
| Mesa Digital Learning Program Other · Mesa Unified District (4235) | KG–12 | 165 | 5 mi |
| Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix Other · Charter · Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89914) | KG–12 | 439 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ASU Preparatory Academy Digital
What grades does ASU Preparatory Academy Digital serve?
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074).
How many students attend ASU Preparatory Academy Digital?
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital reported 3,850 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 4,097 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ASU Preparatory Academy Digital?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 3,850 students and 230 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is ASU Preparatory Academy Digital a public, charter, or magnet school?
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is ASU Preparatory Academy Digital in?
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital is part of ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ASU Preparatory Academy Digital?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scottsdale Online Learning (3.4 mi), Orangedale Early Learning Center (4.5 mi), Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.