At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Tempe Preparatory Academy: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 448
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Tempe. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361). NCES reports 431 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 White (51.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tempe Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.69 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White51.7%
- Hispanic28.3%
- Black2.3%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial9.7%
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 Tempe 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Mcclintock High School High · Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,781 | 0.7 mi |
| International Commerce High School - Tempe High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 290 | 1 mi |
| Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona High · Charter · Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) | 09–12 | 1 | 1 mi |
| Valley Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) | 09–12 | 30 | 1.5 mi |
| New School for the Arts High · Charter · New School For The Arts (4316) | 09–12 | 173 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tempe Preparatory Academy
What grades does Tempe Preparatory Academy serve?
Tempe Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361).
How many students attend Tempe Preparatory Academy?
Tempe Preparatory Academy reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 448 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tempe Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 431 students and 33.69 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 Tempe Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tempe 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 Tempe Preparatory Academy in?
Tempe Preparatory Academy is part of Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361), based in Tempe, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tempe Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - McClintock High School (0.7 mi), Mcclintock High School (0.7 mi), International Commerce High School - Tempe (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.