Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory serves 220 students in grades 9-12.
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory's student population of 220 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is 0.20, 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
#1459 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
89%
46%
Black
7%
6%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory?
220 students attend Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory offer ?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory part of?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)
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