Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Heights Preparatory High School's student population of 432 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Heights Preparatory High School's ranking?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is ranked #888 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
432 students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mission Heights Preparatory High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mission Heights Preparatory High School offer ?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Heights Preparatory High School part of?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Mission Heights Pr (90548) School District.
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