ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate

5610 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040

asuprep.asu.edu

Charter School 99 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Collegiate Academy (PCA) is a public charter school network serving students in South Phoenix, with its Central Avenue campus dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education. The school operates with a focused mission to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are prepared to succeed in a four-year university. To achieve this, PCA emphasizes a structured, high-expectations learning environment characterized by extended school days, a culture of academic discipline, and a strong emphasis on character development alongside core curriculum mastery.

Beyond academics, the school distinguishes itself through a close-knit community atmosphere and a commitment to personalized support for its students. By integrating intensive college counseling and extracurricular opportunities, PCA aims to remove systemic barriers to higher education, empowering students to become the first in their families to earn a college degree. As a charter institution, it remains focused on accountability and excellence, striving to serve as a high-performing academic anchor for the families of the South Phoenix community.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	81
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
81 (81.8%)
Black
7 (7.1%)
White
4 (4.0%)
Two or More
4 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ASU Preparatory Academy (90273)
Phone:	(602)551-6594
Website:	http://asuprep.asu.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 33