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School Comparison

ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
vs.
South Mountain High School

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

ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
South Mountain High School
  • South Mountain High School reported a higher chronically absent students than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (1,343 vs. 127).
  • South Mountain High School reported a higher sat/act participation than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (457 vs. 46).
  • South Mountain High School reported a higher graduating cohort than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (431 vs. 26).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

South Mountain High School reported a higher chronically absent students than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (1,343 vs. 127).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

South Mountain High School reported a higher graduating cohort than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (431 vs. 26).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South Mountain High School reported a higher sat/act participation than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (457 vs. 46).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South Mountain High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (146 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South Mountain High School reported a higher students per counselor than ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School (306.7:1 vs. 44.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School

1 metric was reported by ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School. Comparable data for South Mountain High School is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
2

Reported Only at South Mountain High School

4 metrics were reported by South Mountain High School. Comparable data for ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
71%
AP courses offered
8
AP enrollment
123
Gifted & talented
61

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
$15,401.91
South Mountain High School
$13,193.87
Local revenue share
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
1.3%
South Mountain High School
58.7%
State revenue share
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
73.1%
South Mountain High School
32.1%
Federal revenue share
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
25.7%
South Mountain High School
9.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
60.8%
South Mountain 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.