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Northland Preparatory Academy

Q: Is Northland Preparatory Academy a good school?

Northland Preparatory Academy ranks 26 th of 256 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 256 Arizona High Schools

Better than 90% of Arizona high schools

Summary

Northland Preparatory Academy is a public school in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving 637 students in grades 6–12. It ranks 26th of 256 Arizona schools in SchoolDigger’s 2025–2026 ratings, at the 90th percentile with five stars. Its strongest takeaway for parents is that its students’ reported results are well above state rates and those of nearby traditional high schools: in 11th grade, Northland outscored both Flagstaff High School and Coconino High School in ELA, math, and science.

Northland’s results are strong across subjects, though math has the smallest margin over the state. In all-grades results, 66% of students were proficient in ELA, versus 41% statewide; math proficiency was 50%, versus 33% statewide. Northland’s figures also match those of its district, Northland Preparatory Academy. In 11th grade, Northland’s ELA and math rates were 74% and 59%, compared with 44% and 29% at Flagstaff High and 35% and 27% at Coconino High. Its 11th-grade science rate was 43%, compared with 10% at Flagstaff and 13% at Coconino. Grade-level results vary: grade 8 ELA was a relative low point at 55%, while grade 6 math was 40%; both were above state results.

Science trends differ by grade: grade 8 proficiency rose from 34% in 2022–2023 to 49% in 2024–2025, while grade 11 moved from 45% to 43%. SchoolDigger has kept Northland near or above the 90th percentile in most recent years, though some subgroup rankings stand out: Asian students ranked at the 9th percentile in 2021–2022, versus 92nd overall; Native American students’ ranking rose from the 41st percentile that year to the 91st in 2022–2023. Northland’s 2024–2025 student-teacher ratio was 13.5, lower than four of five nearby schools with reported ratios; its free/reduced-lunch rate was 6% in 2022–2023. The available graduation rates were 95% in 2021–2022 and 99% in 2020–2021, but recent school-specific rates are not provided.

637

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

7.3%

Directly certified for free meals (2023-24) ?

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: Declining — 96th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (58% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Arizona high schools

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg58%

Arizona avg37%

Middle school

95^th of 536

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

26^th of 256

Arizona public high schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 267Northland 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
2026	75.5	95 of 536	82.3%	★★★★☆
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
2026	64.5	102 of 370	72.4%	★★★★☆
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
2026	69.0	88 of 370	76.2%	★★★★☆
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
2026	54.6	100 of 270	63.0%	★★★☆☆
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
2026	91.2	26 of 256	89.8%	★★★★★
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
2026	84.2	36 of 198	81.8%	★★★★☆
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
2026	90.9	20 of 215	90.7%	★★★★★
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
2026	88.4	20 of 173	88.4%	★★★★☆
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

Male (2026)76th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-10 vs school

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

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

White (2026)63rd percentile-19 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

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

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

White (2026)88th percentile~ school

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

Female (2026)82nd percentile-8 vs school

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

Asian (2022)9th percentile-83 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%+25 vs state

Mathematics50%+17 vs state

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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 (2026)				Ranking (2025)				AASA English Language Arts (2026)					AASA Mathematics (2026)					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	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 English Language Arts All Grades	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics All Grades	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%)	91.2	26^th of 256 public high schools	89.8%		89.9	24^th of 271 public high schools	91.1%	2	59.0	76.0	55.0	74.0	66.0	40.0	57.0	46.0	59.0	50.0		$00			$00
CAVIAT - Flagstaff Central Campus	Public	9-12	3950 E Butler Ave	Flagstaff	86040	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	86040	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	33.2%	494 (34.2%)	10 (0.7%)	514 (35.6%)	11 (0.8%)	352 (24.4%)	4 (0.3%)	59 (4.1%)	35.2	140^th of 256 public high schools	45.3%		27.4	184^th of 271 public high schools	32.1%	44				35.0	35.0				27.0	27.0	$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	61.7%	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	86040	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	27.4%	744 (45.6%)	13 (0.8%)	360 (22.1%)	16 (1.0%)	446 (27.3%)	3 (0.2%)	49 (3.0%)	45.5	121^st of 256 public high schools	52.7%		38.6	149^th of 271 public high schools	45.0%	28				44.0	44.0				29.0	29.0	$6,587	$441	$02	$884	$5,189	$955	$6,144

Frequently Asked Questions about Northland Preparatory Academy

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.

How many students attend Northland Preparatory Academy?

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

What district is Northland Preparatory Academy in?

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Northland Preparatory Academy ranks 26^th of 256 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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