At a glance
Reported students
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
30
Valley Preparatory Academy: 30 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
4.6:1 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
- 29
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Valley Preparatory Academy
Valley Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tempe. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065). NCES reports 30 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.6:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (56.7%) and White (26.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 31%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valley Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 4.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.5 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
- Students with disabilities
- 31%
- 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
- White26.7%
- Hispanic56.7%
- Black6.7%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.3%
- Multiracial0%
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
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 Valley Preparatory Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - McClintock High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Mcclintock High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,781 | 0.9 mi |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) | 06–12 | 431 | 1.5 mi |
| Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Mesa High · Charter · Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC. (134379) | 09–12 | 97 | 1.7 mi |
| AAEC Online High · Charter · Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC. (134379) | 09–12 | 51 | 1.7 mi |
| International Commerce High School - Tempe High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 290 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Preparatory Academy
What grades does Valley Preparatory Academy serve?
Valley Preparatory Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065).
How many students attend Valley Preparatory Academy?
Valley Preparatory Academy reported 30 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 29 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 4.6:1, based on 30 students and 6.5 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 Valley Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Preparatory Academy 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 Valley Preparatory Academy in?
Valley Preparatory Academy is part of Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - McClintock High School (0.9 mi), Mcclintock High School (0.9 mi), Tempe Preparatory Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.