Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

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Public, Charter

3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308-2402

(602) 896-2900

District: Desert Heights Charter Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

Hispanic:

29.0%

African American:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.3. (See more...)

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Rank History for Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2015	47.83	233^rd	521	55.3%
2016	68.68	174^th	677	74.3%
2017	70.35	173^rd	695	75.1%
2018	58.55	253^rd	711	64.4%
2019	43.30	294^th	605	51.4%

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Rank History for Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2015	63.42	63^rd	261	75.9%
2016	41.50	184^th	406	54.7%
2017	54.64	127^th	416	69.5%
2018	51.34	142^nd	420	66.2%
2019	50.47	112^th	285	60.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arizona Department of Education Accountability Division

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	228	26	7	98	4	2	20	385
2015	242	32	11	88	4	4	24	405
2016	252	32	11	108	2	3	35	443
2017	256	22	8	92	3	3	28	412
2018	295	26	9	99	2	4	25	460
2019	285	38	8	117	4	7	25	484
2020	287	37	7	148	1	7	24	511

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	385	n/a	n/a	40.5
2015	405	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	443	n/a	n/a	24.8
2017	412	n/a	n/a	34
2018	460	n/a	n/a	20
2019	484	n/a	n/a	26.9
2020	511	n/a	n/a	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	385	n/a	n/a	40.5
2015	405	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	443	n/a	n/a	24.8
2017	412	n/a	n/a	34
2018	460	n/a	n/a	20
2019	484	n/a	n/a	26.9
2020	511	n/a	n/a	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$363 (6.0%)	$22 (0.4%)	$749 (12.4%)	$4,644 (76.9%)	$1,013 (16.8%)	$5,657 (93.6%)	$6,042

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Self Development Scottsdale Academy	Public, Charter	16635 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Self Development Scottsdale Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 274-1910	74			32.4%	20 (27.0%)	21 (28.4%)	23 (31.1%)	2 (2.7%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)	(n/a)
RSD High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	13615 N 35th Ave Ste 11	Phoenix	85029	Maricopa County	RSD Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(602) 993-5225	40				20 (50.0%)	7 (17.5%)	10 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale	Public, Charter	Proposed Location Near 83rd Av	Glendale	85305	Maricopa County	Morrison Education Group Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 692-4914	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
West-MEC - Metrocenter Academy	Public	9617 N Metro Pkwy W Ste 2214	Phoenix	85051	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 864-3980												(n/a)
West-MEC - Peoria Transition Center	Public	7565 W. Peoria Ave.	Peoria	85345	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 412-5475												(n/a)
EduPreneurship Student Charter School	Public, Charter	7310 N 27th Ave	Phoenix	85051	Maricopa County	EduPreneurship Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 973-8998	47			100.0%	12 (25.5%)	8 (17.0%)	23 (48.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	(n/a)
Girls Innovation Academy	Public	4432 W Maryland Ave	Glendale	85301	Maricopa County	Alhambra Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 336-2070	41	5	8.2	36.6%	11 (26.8%)	3 (7.3%)	25 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)	(n/a)	$16,650	$2,700	$15,300
Explore Academy - Peoria	Public, Charter	5215 E Karen Dr	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Explore Academy - Peoria	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(505) 710-3214	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Humanities and Sciences High School - Phoenix	Public, Charter	5201 N 7th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	International Commerce Secondary Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 317-5900												(n/a)
Phoenix Educator Preparatory	Public	4525 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 764-1051	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Heights Preparatory Academy

What district is Desert Heights Preparatory Academy in?

Desert Heights Charter Schools

What is the racial makeup of Desert Heights Preparatory Academy?

Students at Desert Heights Preparatory Academy are 56% White, 29% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Desert Heights Preparatory Academy?

In the 2019-20 school year, 511 students attended Desert Heights Preparatory Academy.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Self Development Scottsdale Academy	Public, Charter		16635 N 51st Ave	Glendale	85306	Maricopa County	Self Development Scottsdale Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 274-1910	74			32.4%	20 (27.0%)	21 (28.4%)	23 (31.1%)	2 (2.7%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.1%)								(n/a)
RSD High School	Public, Virtual, Charter		13615 N 35th Ave Ste 11	Phoenix	85029	Maricopa County	RSD Charter School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(602) 993-5225	40				20 (50.0%)	7 (17.5%)	10 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale	Public, Charter		Proposed Location Near 83rd Av	Glendale	85305	Maricopa County	Morrison Education Group Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 692-4914	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West-MEC - Metrocenter Academy	Public		9617 N Metro Pkwy W Ste 2214	Phoenix	85051	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 864-3980																			(n/a)
West-MEC - Peoria Transition Center	Public		7565 W. Peoria Ave.	Peoria	85345	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 412-5475																			(n/a)
EduPreneurship Student Charter School	Public, Charter		7310 N 27th Ave	Phoenix	85051	Maricopa County	EduPreneurship Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 973-8998	47			100.0%	12 (25.5%)	8 (17.0%)	23 (48.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)
Girls Innovation Academy	Public		4432 W Maryland Ave	Glendale	85301	Maricopa County	Alhambra Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(602) 336-2070	41	5	8.2	36.6%	11 (26.8%)	3 (7.3%)	25 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)								(n/a)	$16,650	$2,700	$15,300
Explore Academy - Peoria	Public, Charter		5215 E Karen Dr	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Explore Academy - Peoria	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(505) 710-3214	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Humanities and Sciences High School - Phoenix	Public, Charter		5201 N 7th St	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	International Commerce Secondary Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 317-5900																			(n/a)
Phoenix Educator Preparatory	Public		4525 N Central Ave	Phoenix	85012	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(602) 764-1051	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)