ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

asuprep.asu.edu/south-phoenix-intermediate-high/

Charter School 247 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Collegiate Academy (PCA) High School is a public charter school located in South Phoenix, dedicated to preparing students for success in four-year universities. Operating under a philosophy of rigorous academic preparation, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the achievement gap. PCA is known for its structured, supportive environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the development of strong character traits, ensuring students are equipped with the discipline and critical thinking skills necessary for higher education.

Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a tight-knit community culture that prioritizes personalized attention and consistent communication with families. By maintaining high expectations and providing targeted interventions, PCA aims to cultivate a "college-going" mindset among its students from their first day on campus. As part of a network that values community engagement and educational equity, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Phoenix area looking for a focused, results-driven pathway toward long-term professional and academic success.

247

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	199
Black	19
Asian	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
199 (80.6%)
Black
19 (7.7%)
White
14 (5.7%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (2.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ASU Preparatory Academy (346763)
Phone:	(602)842-1722
Website:	http://asuprep.asu.edu/south-phoenix-intermediate-high/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 37