At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
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
261
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
19.6:1 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
- 217
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174). NCES reports 261 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 19.6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (87.4%) and White (4.6%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.32 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic87.4%
- Black3.8%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 Phoenix College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Abril Educational Academy High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 10–12 | 246 | 0.8 mi |
| Metro Tech High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 1,781 | 0.9 mi |
| Phoenix Coding Academy High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 224 | 1.3 mi |
| PXU City High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 85 | 1.3 mi |
| Central High School High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 1,733 | 1.4 mi |
| Phoenix Educator Preparatory High · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Phoenix College Preparatory Academy serve?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174).
How many students attend Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy reported 261 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 217 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 261 students and 13.32 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 Phoenix College Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Phoenix College 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 Phoenix College Preparatory Academy in?
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is part of MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Linda Abril Educational Academy (0.8 mi), Metro Tech High School (0.9 mi), Phoenix Coding Academy (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.