Vista College Prep - Maryvale

Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948)

www.vistacollegeprep.org

Charter School 414 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Vista College Prep (VCP) - Maryvale is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K–8. As part of a mission-driven network, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. The Maryvale campus is intentionally designed to serve the local community, emphasizing high academic standards, structured classroom environments, and a culture of character development to ensure that all students are prepared for success in selective high schools and, eventually, four-year universities.

The school’s academic model is built upon the belief that every child can achieve at high levels when provided with excellent instruction and a supportive, disciplined school culture. Beyond core academics, Vista College Prep places a strong emphasis on consistent data-driven instruction, extended school hours, and strong partnerships with families. By fostering a "college-bound" mindset from an early age, the school aims to empower students in the Maryvale neighborhood with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed in a competitive academic landscape.

414

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista College Prep - Maryvale
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	362
Black	42
Two or More	4

Hispanic
362 (87.4%)
Black
42 (10.1%)
White
6 (1.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948)
Phone:	(602)601-7069
Website:	http://www.vistacollegeprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 86

Ungraded 1