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Northland Preparatory Academy

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 271 Arizona High Schools

Better than 91% of Arizona high schools

Summary

Northland Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school located in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 645 students. The school is part of the Northland Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 53 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northland Preparatory Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 9th and 38th over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the state averages, with 84% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40% and 30%, respectively. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. However, the school's performance for Asian and Native American students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups.

Northland Preparatory Academy has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.6% to 95.4% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate is also lower than the state average, ranging from 3.3% to 6.1% during the same period. Compared to nearby high schools, such as Flagstaff High School and Coconino High School, Northland Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms them on academic measures, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. The school's higher spending per student, at $10,460, may contribute to its strong academic performance and the availability of resources to support student learning.

637

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

(928) 214-8776

District: Northland Preparatory Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (55% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Arizona high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (77%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Arizona avg32%

Middle school

120^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

24^th of 271

Arizona public high schools ?

Top 9%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 289Northland Preparatory Academy among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	72.0	120 of 552	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	146 of 550	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.9	210 of 854	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	62.8	202 of 605	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.7	157 of 832	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.3	75 of 605	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.0	122 of 711	82.8%	★★★★☆
2017	66.1	189 of 695	72.8%	★★★★☆
2016	80.7	106 of 677	84.3%	★★★★☆
2015	79.7	94 of 521	82.0%	★★★★☆
2014	90.5	36 of 690	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	86.2	56 of 787	92.9%	★★★★★
2012	88.6	36 of 772	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	82.4	104 of 692	85.0%	★★★★☆
2009	86.0	70 of 663	89.4%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	34.5	186 of 247	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.0	137 of 192	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.1	349 of 404	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	119 of 395	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	55.0	140 of 386	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.7	209 of 806	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	60.6	167 of 494	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.8	194 of 820	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	77 of 466	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.0	122 of 624	80.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	41.2	398 of 760	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.0	162 of 802	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	95.1	10 of 543	98.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	75.8	92 of 717	87.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	116 of 379	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.5	121 of 370	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	222 of 810	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	57.9	182 of 476	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.3	118 of 818	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.0	69 of 435	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.8	120 of 617	80.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	54.3	158 of 384	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.1	165 of 211	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	52.5	263 of 650	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	57.0	57 of 159	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.2	92 of 390	76.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	50.4	255 of 789	67.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	107 of 277	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.4	145 of 288	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.4	251 of 675	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.9	247 of 446	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.8	198 of 780	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	85 of 337	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	136 of 436	68.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	24 of 271	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	31 of 270	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	94.8	27 of 469	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.4	38 of 464	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	81.0	84 of 509	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	96.3	9 of 285	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	23 of 420	94.5%	★★★★★
2017	87.6	33 of 416	92.1%	★★★★★
2016	94.2	15 of 406	96.3%	★★★★★
2015	87.7	23 of 261	91.2%	★★★★★
2014	93.8	11 of 394	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	83.4	64 of 491	87.0%	★★★★☆
2012	93.9	14 of 471	97.0%	★★★★★
2010	95.0	14 of 403	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	96.6	4 of 395	99.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	4.5	217 of 238	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.1	181 of 231	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	41.7	53 of 258	79.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.6	29 of 312	90.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	85.7	23 of 207	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	88.3	23 of 200	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	95.3	16 of 406	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	83.9	48 of 456	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	102 of 492	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	95.6	10 of 247	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	87.0	24 of 354	93.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	96.8	11 of 379	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	16 of 441	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	72.0	82 of 479	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	72 of 311	76.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	18 of 223	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	90.7	19 of 219	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	29 of 429	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	36 of 455	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	84.1	61 of 492	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	94.6	15 of 238	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	84.1	43 of 370	88.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	98.8	1 of 199	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.5	1 of 282	99.6%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	33 of 374	91.2%	★★★★★

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	90.9	11 of 128	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	25.1	150 of 255	41.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	30.3	115 of 256	55.1%	★★☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	94.0	1 of 129	99.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	82.1	25 of 172	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	40.3	159 of 380	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.3	182 of 422	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	69 of 155	55.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	88.1	14 of 178	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	86.0	23 of 184	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	41 of 371	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	74 of 409	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	67.5	122 of 448	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	91.4	15 of 217	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	84.1	28 of 291	90.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)87th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2025)70th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)69th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2021)68th percentile-13 vs school

Native American (2023)64th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)59th percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2023)48th percentile-28 vs school

Asian (2023)25th percentile-51 vs school

High school

Multi-racial (2023)99th percentile+5 vs school

Pacific Islander (2022)99th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2023)97th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Native American (2023)91st percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)89th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)85th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)79th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2022)9th percentile-83 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+26 vs state

Mathematics49%+20 vs state

Science46%+22 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, September 15, 2014

Fantastic school. Best in Flagstaff. Incredible staff and faculty, and even better students. A culture that encourages learning, and where it's safe to be an academic kid. Two thumbs up. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 15, 2012

We love NPA! My daughter had her "best year ever!" She's a happy student and has become an organized, self-motivated learner. She's made great friends there. She loves their dance program. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 16, 2010

My Daughter just graduated --- Tough curriculum --- Worth it! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)				AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Northland Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3300 W. Sparrow Ave.	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Northland Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 214-8776	637	47	13.5		440 (69.1%)	9 (1.4%)	89 (14.0%)	31 (4.9%)	27 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (6.1%)	89.9	24^th of 271 public high schools	91.1%		87.8	31^st of 270 public high schools	88.5%	7	67.0	62.0	54.0	84.0	47.0	46.0	34.0	68.0	49.0	43.0		$00			$00
CAVIAT - Flagstaff Central Campus	Public	9-12	3950 E Butler Ave	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$00			$00
Ponderosa High School	Public	9-12	2384 N. Steves Blvd.	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Coconino County Accommodation School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 526-5570	85	3	28.3		15 (17.6%)	1 (1.2%)	39 (45.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$14,929	$118	$981	$1,217	$11,961	$1,869	$13,830
CCASD Online Instruction	Public, Virtual	9-12	2384 N. Steves Blvd.	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Coconino County Accommodation School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 526-5570	20	1	20.0		1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$7,183	$33		$65	$7,136	$15	$7,150
CAVIAT - Coconino High School	Public	9-12	2801 N Izabel St	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$00			$00
Coconino High School	Public	9-12	2801 N Izabel St	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Flagstaff Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 773-8200	1,444	81	17.8		494 (34.2%)	10 (0.7%)	514 (35.6%)	11 (0.8%)	352 (24.4%)	4 (0.3%)	59 (4.1%)	27.4	184^th of 271 public high schools	32.1%		23.9	195^th of 270 public high schools	27.8%	11				39.0				18.0		13.0	$6,698	$628	$04	$1,261	$5,334	$732	$6,066
Summit High School	Public	7-12	4000 N Cummings St	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Flagstaff Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 773-8198	81	12	6.8		8 (9.9%)	1 (1.2%)	27 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$19,216	$342	$26	$711	$17,193	$1,654	$18,847
Northern Arizona Distance Learning	Public, Virtual	5-12	4000 N Cummings St	Flagstaff	86004	Coconino County	Flagstaff Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 527-6021	33				13 (39.4%)	2 (6.1%)	11 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
CAVIAT - Flagstaff High School	Public	9-12	400 W Elm Ave	Flagstaff	86001	Coconino County	Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$534	$23		$45	$451	$60	$512
Flagstaff High School	Public	9-12	400 W Elm Ave	Flagstaff	86001	Coconino County	Flagstaff Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 773-8100	1,631	84	19.3		744 (45.6%)	13 (0.8%)	360 (22.1%)	16 (1.0%)	446 (27.3%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (3.0%)	38.6	149^th of 271 public high schools	45.0%		37.2	152^nd of 270 public high schools	43.7%	3				49.0				30.0		10.0	$6,587	$441	$02	$884	$5,189	$955	$6,144

Frequently Asked Questions about Northland Preparatory Academy

Is Northland Preparatory Academy a good school?

Yes. Northland Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 8.9% of Arizona high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Northland Preparatory Academy?

Students at Northland Preparatory Academy are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% American Indian, 1% African American.

What district is Northland Preparatory Academy in?

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How many students attend Northland Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 637 students attended Northland Preparatory Academy.

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