At a glance
Reported students
130
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
130
James Madison Preparatory School: 130 reported students.
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
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about James Madison Preparatory School
James Madison Preparatory School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Tempe. It is one of 1 current school records connected to James Madison Preparatory School (79063). NCES reports 130 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.4%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Madison Preparatory School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White62.3%
- Hispanic25.4%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 James Madison Preparatory School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East High · Charter · Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439) | 09–12 | 4 | 0.4 mi |
| Pinnacle Online - WMCB High · Charter · Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439) | 09–12 | 51 | 0.4 mi |
| Marcos De Niza High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,408 | 0.7 mi |
| EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) | 06–12 | 431 | 1.6 mi |
| EVIT - McClintock High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Preparatory School
What grades does James Madison Preparatory School serve?
James Madison Preparatory School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in James Madison Preparatory School (79063).
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory School?
James Madison Preparatory School reported 130 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 171 students.
Is James Madison Preparatory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Madison Preparatory School 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 James Madison Preparatory School in?
James Madison Preparatory School is part of James Madison Preparatory School (79063), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Madison Preparatory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East (0.4 mi), Pinnacle Online - WMCB (0.4 mi), Marcos De Niza High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.