Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
16537 N 92nd St,  Scottsdale, AZ
4.0
3.7
851 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
62
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
44%
Science
7%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
433:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
68.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.5%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Public HS Teachers in Arizona
#13 Best Public MS Teachers in Arizona
#14 Best Charter HS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 159 Students
University of Arizona 92 Students
Northern Arizona University 49 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 43 Students
Grand Canyon University 35 Students
Baylor University 31 Students
University of San Diego 23 Students
University of California - San Diego 22 Students
University of Southern California 22 Students
Rice University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 46 Students
Biology 39 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 13 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Aerospace Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 57 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/11/2025
One of my best experiences is my teacher's commitment to bettering their students not only in their academics but also in who they are as a person. In my humane letters class, I feel as though every seminar and conversation we have as a class brings me closer to learning how to form my own opinions. With that I grow as a young adult becoming prepared to construct individual opinions and ideas by looking at the world around me.
5.0 Parent
3/23/2024
Great Hearts Scottsdale Prep has played a big role in preparing our child for college, all while keeping the smaller classrooms at a priority.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I met some of the best teachers at Scottsdale Prep and I thought the level of academics prepared me well for college. However, I felt the administration ran the school in a poor manner and didn't listen to complaints from both staff and students. In addition, the opportunities outside of academics such as duel enrollment, AP classes, volunteering, and clubs were not encouraged at all and hard to find.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 35 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/15/2024
Fairly new to SPA but couldn't be more proud to send my two eldest there. Although an adjustment from our previous private school, I love the involvement of the teachers and smaller class sizes. Parent community has been wonderful and inviting and love the overall feel of the school. No, there aren'...
1.0 student
1/18/2024
The teachers don’t care or the administrators
2.0 teacher
7/12/2023
I was a Teacher here. The students were wonderful and seemed like they really wanted to be there. Most of the faculty were amazing people, that were kind, gracious, and had a passion for teaching. The Administration this year however, drove so many teachers and parents/ students out the door. They h...
5.0 parent
6/24/2023
Scottsdale prep provides graduates a strong academic background coupled with exposure to arts, music and other extra-curricular activities. Our experience is that graduates will find entry level college classes less challenging given the strength of SPA academics. Teachers, while not perfect, exhibi...

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Scottsdale Preparatory Academy is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 located at 16537 N 92nd St in Scottsdale, AZ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 851 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Scottsdale Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $772,483. Discover additional schools in the area, like Notre Dame Preparatory High School, Cheyenne Traditional Elementary School, Desert Canyon Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Scottsdale Preparatory Academy.

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