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Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 626 students in Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
51±¬ÁÏ in Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
626 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
48%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
66%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,382 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,032
$11,429
Spending / Student
$9,382
$11,331
Best Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Gr: 6-12 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District?
Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District manages 1 public schools serving 626 students.
What is the rank of Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District?
Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District is ranked #61 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District?
66% of Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,382 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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