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School Comparison

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
vs.
Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
Central High School
  • Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (1,246 vs. 82).
  • Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (421 vs. 53).
  • Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (408 vs. 49).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (1,246 vs. 82).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (421 vs. 53).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (408 vs. 49).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (138 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (284.4:1 vs. 217:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central High School

4 metrics were reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
67%
AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
104
Gifted & talented
80

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
$9,201.65
Central High School
$13,193.87
Local revenue share
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
0%
Central High School
58.7%
State revenue share
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
82.8%
Central High School
32.1%
Federal revenue share
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
17.2%
Central High School
9.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
33.7%
Central High School
58%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.