Mission Heights Preparatory High School

1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
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%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 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
Most improved public schools

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
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School Rankings

Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#254 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
35%
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55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mission Heights Preparatory High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
43%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
44%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mission Heights Preparatory High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mission Heights Preparatory High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
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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 #254 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
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.
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.

School Reviews

5   5/25/2021
Love this school. Ms. Mace and the teachers truly care about the students.
- Posted by Parent - Christie Estrada

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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