For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,070 students in Empower College Prep (91277) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Empower College Prep (91277) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
1,070 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Empower College Prep (91277) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#446 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
82%
49%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,321 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,321
$14,465
Spending / Student
$16,875
$13,877
Best Empower College Prep (91277) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empower College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Empower College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Gr: 7-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Empower College Prep (91277) School District?
Empower College Prep (91277) School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,070 students.
What is the rank of Empower College Prep (91277) School District?
Empower College Prep (91277) School District is ranked #473 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Empower College Prep (91277) School District?
82% of Empower College Prep (91277) School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Empower College Prep (91277) School District?
Empower College Prep (91277) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Empower College Prep (91277) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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