At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Imagine Prep Surprise: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Imagine Prep Surprise
Imagine Prep Surprise is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Surprise. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790). NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 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 (42.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.5%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.9%. 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 Imagine Prep Surprise
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.6%
- Hispanic37.5%
- Black8.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Imagine Prep Surprise
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Prep High · Charter · Highland Prep (92982) | 09–12 | 505 | 0.4 mi |
| West-MEC - Valley Vista High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Valley Vista High School High · Dysart Unified District (4243) | 07–12 | 2,334 | 0.7 mi |
| ThrivePoint High School at Surprise High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 323 | 1.1 mi |
| Paradise Honors High School High · Charter · Paragon Management Inc. (5180) | 09–12 | 1,028 | 2.6 mi |
| West-MEC Paradise Honors High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Prep Surprise
What grades does Imagine Prep Surprise serve?
Imagine Prep Surprise reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790).
How many students attend Imagine Prep Surprise?
Imagine Prep Surprise reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 305 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Prep Surprise?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 251 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Imagine Prep Surprise a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine Prep Surprise is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Imagine Prep Surprise in?
Imagine Prep Surprise is part of Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imagine Prep Surprise?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland Prep (0.4 mi), West-MEC - Valley Vista High School (0.7 mi), Valley Vista High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.