Mission Heights Preparatory High School is a public charter high school in Casa Grande, Arizona, United States. It was established in 2011 and is operated by The Leona Group. For athletics, it is a member of the Canyon Athletic Association.
Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mission Heights Preparatory High School's student population of 551 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Phantom
Source: 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 #418 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 77.8%.
How many students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
551 students attend Mission Heights Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mission Heights Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mission Heights Preparatory High School offer ?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Mission Heights Preparatory High School located?
Mission Heights Preparatory High School is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other public schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.
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