MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174)

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy, operated on behalf of the Maricopa County Community College District, is an open, independent charter district located at 2411 W. 14th Street in Tempe, Arizona. Set within a large city environment in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area, this single-school district is dedicated exclusively to secondary education, serving students in grades 9 through 12. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the academy enrolled a total of 261 students, evenly distributed across high school grade levels with 70 ninth graders, 70 tenth graders, 63 eleventh graders, and 58 seniors. The student community represents a rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds—including 228 Hispanic, 12 White, 10 Black, 5 Asian, 3 American Indian, 2 Pacific Islander, and 1 multiracial student—with a gender balance of 156 female and 105 male learners.

Instructional delivery is led by a staff of approximately 26.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, ensuring a low student-to-teacher ratio that supports tailored academic guidance and focused college preparation. With its entire staffing footprint concentrated on direct classroom instruction, the district offers an intimate learning environment within a major urban region. Parents, prospective students, and education researchers looking to explore the academy’s high school programs further can contact the campus directly at (480) 731-8106 or visit their web portal at http://www.pcmail.maricopa.edu.