Empower College Prep

2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Empower College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Empower College Prep's student population of 611 students has grown by 145% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
611 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Empower College Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empower College Prep is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1379 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
32%
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20%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
82%
47%
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Black
11%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empower College Prep's ranking?
Empower College Prep is ranked #1379 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Empower College Prep?
611 students attend Empower College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Empower College Prep students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Empower College Prep offer ?
Empower College Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Empower College Prep part of?
Empower College Prep is part of Empower College Prep (91277) School District.
In what neighborhood is Empower College Prep located?
Empower College Prep is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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