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ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Casa Grande, Arizona, with a student population of 224. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes, strong graduation rates, and commitment to serving diverse student populations.
Academically, the school consistently outperforms the state average, with 65% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%, and 46% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 32%. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 94.4% to 95.7% over the past five years, significantly outpacing nearby Vista Grande High School (76.3%) and Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande (40.0%). The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, with the school ranking 4th out of 201 Arizona high schools for African American students and 15th out of 256 for Native American students in the 2020-2021 school year.
ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 31.7% White, 48.21% Hispanic, 8.93% African American, 5.36% Asian, and 2.23% Native American, is another notable aspect of the school. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there are areas for potential improvement, such as science assessments, where only 21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, and the performance of Asian and multi-racial students, which ranked lower compared to other subgroups. Nevertheless, the school's consistent growth, strong focus on equity, and exceptional outcomes for underrepresented student groups make it a standout educational institution in the Casa Grande Union High School District.
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