Tucson Preparatory School

104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Tucson Preparatory School serves 114 students in grades 9-12.
Tucson Preparatory School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tucson Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Tucson Preparatory School's student population of 114 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
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School Rankings

Tucson Preparatory School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Tucson Preparatory School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
60%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
24%
35%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Graduation Rate
≤10%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tucson Preparatory School's ranking?
Tucson Preparatory School is ranked #353 out of 1,854 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tucson Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Tucson Preparatory School is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Tucson Preparatory School?
114 students attend Tucson Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tucson Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tucson Preparatory School offer ?
Tucson Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tucson Preparatory School part of?
Tucson Preparatory School is part of Tucson Preparatory School (6374) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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