Phoenix Prep Academy in Phoenix, AZ, serves grades K–12 within the Phoenix Elementary District and had no reported student enrollment or teachers from 2016 to 2023.
The school's graduation rate remained constant at 50% from 2013 to 2023, which is lower than the state average of approximately 77% and substantially below the district average of about 95%.
Math proficiency declined from 39% in 2016 to 29% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 18% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from a high of 81% in 2012 to 39% in 2022, making it approximately equal to the state average of 40% and higher than the district average of 27%.
Enrollment decreased sharply from 1,206 students in 1999 to zero reported enrollment from 2016 onwards, indicating significant demographic and operational changes at this Phoenix public school.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (08-09)
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)4%
6%
Asian
(08-09)1%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)81%
41%
Black
(08-09)11%
6%
White
(08-09)3%
44%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
6%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
94%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phoenix Prep Academy?
508 students attend Phoenix Prep Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Phoenix Prep Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Phoenix Prep Academy offer ?
Phoenix Prep Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Phoenix Prep Academy part of?
Phoenix Prep Academy is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256).
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