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Valley Preparatory Academy

2150 Southern Avenue Ste 713
Tempe, AZ 85282
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Valley Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Valley Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Valley Preparatory Academy's student population of 23 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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The diversity score of Valley Preparatory Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Valley Preparatory Academy and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Valley Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Valley Preparatory Academy?
23 students attend Valley Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Preparatory Academy students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What grades does Valley Preparatory Academy offer ?
Valley Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Valley Preparatory Academy part of?
Valley Preparatory Academy is part of Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) School District.
In what neighborhood is Valley Preparatory Academy located?
Valley Preparatory Academy is located in the Shalimar neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Shalimar.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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