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Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep

16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy is a charter school in Scottsdale, Arizona owned by Great Hearts Academies. It serves grades 6 to 12. It moved to a different campus in the 2011–2012 school year, also accommodating the fifth grade portion of GHA's Scottsdale Archway Academy.

Serving 898 students in grades 5-12, Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 898 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
: Top 10%
: 62% (Top 10%)
: 69% (Top 10%)
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep's student population of 898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
6	187
7	170
8	179
9	111
10	91
11	78
12	82

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Total Students

898 students

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Total Students Trends (2009-2025)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
2025	898
2024	892
2023	875
2022	851
2021	865
2020	844
2019	794
2018	829
2017	857
2015	891
2014	852
2013	803
2012	678
2011	433
2010	386
2009	282

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Total Classroom Teachers

73 teachers

Year Founded

2007

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School Motto

Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

School Rankings

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#130 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends (2010-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
2023	#130
2022	#126
2021	#73
2019	#93
2018	#93
2017	#48
2016	#26
2015	#32
2014	#14
2013	#11
2012	#10
2011	#6
2010	#25

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62%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison (2010-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2023	62%	34%	62%
2022	65%	35%	65%
2021	69%	32%	69%
2019	81%	45%	81%
2018	81%	45%	81%
2017	87%	42%	87%
2016	82%	39%	82%
2015	82%	38%	82%
2014	96%	63%	96%
2013	95%	63%	95%
2012	94%	63%	94%
2011	96%	62%	96%
2010	89%	60%	89%

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69%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison (2010-2022)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2022	69%	40%	69%
2021	73%	39%	73%
2019	74%	45%	74%
2018	73%	44%	81%
2017	76%	42%	76%
2016	80%	40%	80%
2015	76%	38%	76%
2014	99%	79%	99%
2013	99%	78%	99%
2012	99%	77%	99%
2011	99%	77%	99%
2010	99%	74%	99%

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41%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

Asian

14%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2025)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2025	14%	3%
2024	14%	3%
2023	15%	3%	15%
2022	15%	3%	15%
2021	15%	3%	15%
2020	13%	3%	10%
2019	10%	3%	10%
2018	10%	3%	10%
2017	9%	3%	10%
2015	9%	3%	9%
2014	8%	3%	8%
2013	7%	3%	7%
2012	6%	3%	6%
2011	6%	3%	6%
2010	6%	3%	6%
2009	5%	3%	6%

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Hispanic

10%

49%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2025)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2025	10%	49%
2024	11%	48%
2023	11%	47%	11%
2022	10%	47%	10%
2021	9%	46%	9%
2020	8%	45%	8%
2019	8%	45%	8%
2018	8%	45%	8%
2017	9%	45%	8%
2015	9%	45%	9%
2014	8%	44%	8%
2013	9%	43%	9%
2012	9%	43%	9%
2011	4%	42%	4%
2010	8%	41%	8%
2009	6%	41%	6%

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White

70%

33%

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White Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2025)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2025	70%	33%
2024	68%	34%
2023	68%	35%	68%
2022	69%	35%	69%
2021	70%	36%	70%
2020	72%	38%	75%
2019	75%	38%	75%
2018	76%	38%	76%
2017	75%	38%	76%
2015	77%	40%	78%
2014	78%	41%	78%
2013	79%	42%	79%
2012	80%	42%	80%
2011	86%	42%	86%
2010	83%	44%	83%
2009	86%	44%	86%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2011-2025)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2025	6%	4%
2024	6%	4%
2023	5%	4%	5%
2022	5%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	5%	4%	5%
2019	5%	3%	5%
2018	4%	3%	5%
2017	5%	3%	5%
2015	4%	2%	3%
2014	4%	2%	4%
2013	3%	2%	3%
2012	3%	2%	3%
2011	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

30%

67%

0.48

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison (2009-2025)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2025	0.48	0.65
2024	0.51	0.65
2023	0.51	0.65	0.51
2022	0.49	0.65	0.49
2021	0.48	0.66	0.48
2020	0.46	0.65	0.42
2019	0.42	0.65	0.42
2018	0.41	0.65	0.41
2017	0.42	0.65	0.41
2015	0.39	0.64	0.38
2014	0.38	0.64	0.38
2013	0.37	0.64	0.37
2012	0.35	0.64	0.35
2011	0.26	0.65	0.26
2010	0.30	0.64	0.30
2009	0.26	0.64	0.26

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≥95%

77.8%

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Graduation Rate Comparison (2012-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2023	95%	77%
2022	95%	77%	95%
2021	95%	76%	95%
2020	95%	76%	95%
2019	95%	78%	95%
2018	95%	78%	95%
2017	95%	78%	95%
2016	95%	80%	95%
2015	84%	79%	84%
2014	90%	77%	90%
2013	90%	76%	90%
2012	80%	78%	80%

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(22-23)

17.8%

41.2%

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Chronic Absenteeism Rate (2021-2023)
Year	Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	Arizona	Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District
2023	17.8%	41.2%	18.3%
2022	24.9%	46.9%	26.3%
2021	15.6%	34.3%	16.2%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District

Sports

Colors

White, Navy Blue

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep's ranking?

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is ranked #130 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.

What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep often compared to?

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Scottsdale by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?

The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.

How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?

898 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep?

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep offer ?

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep part of?

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is part of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (89756) School District.

In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep located?

Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in North Scottsdale.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 898 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
: Top 10%
: 62% (Top 10%)
: 69% (Top 10%)
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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