At a glance
Reported students
230
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
230
Valor Preparatory Academy: 230 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
24.4:1 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
- 126
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.2:1
What the reported data says about Valor Preparatory Academy
Valor Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Goodyear. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Valor Preparatory Academy LLC (1000291). NCES reports 230 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, above 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 (48.7%) and White (33%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. 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 Valor Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.43 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
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- 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
- White33%
- Hispanic48.7%
- Black8.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 Valor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC Estrella Mountain Community College High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 1 | 0.2 mi |
| Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella High · Charter · Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (90779) | 09–12 | 335 | 0.6 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep High · Charter · Trivium Preparatory Academy (90859) | 06–12 | 882 | 1.9 mi |
| West-MEC West Point High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| West Point High School High · Tolleson Union High School District (4288) | 09–12 | 2,782 | 1.9 mi |
| ThrivePoint High School at Avondale High · Charter · ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) | 09–12 | 134 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valor Preparatory Academy
What grades does Valor Preparatory Academy serve?
Valor Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Valor Preparatory Academy LLC (1000291).
How many students attend Valor Preparatory Academy?
Valor Preparatory Academy reported 230 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 126 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valor Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 24.4:1, based on 230 students and 9.43 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 Valor Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valor Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Valor Preparatory Academy in?
Valor Preparatory Academy is part of Valor Preparatory Academy LLC (1000291), based in Goodyear, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valor Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West-MEC Estrella Mountain Community College (0.2 mi), Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (0.6 mi), Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.