Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview College Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School's student population of 245 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1057 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview College Preparatory High School's ranking?
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ridgeview College Preparatory High School?
245 students attend Ridgeview College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ridgeview College Preparatory High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ridgeview College Preparatory High School offer ?
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgeview College Preparatory High School part of?
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation DBA Ridgeview (1001346) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridgeview College Preparatory High School located?
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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