Original Research by School Decision on Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790)
Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. is a small high school district in Maricopa County that operates a single high school, Imagine Prep Surprise, serving grades nine through twelve. With an enrollment that is on the smaller side for a high school, the student body is predominantly white and Hispanic, with smaller shares of Black students and students of two or more races.
State testing results are available for the most recent school year. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency is moderate, while in mathematics it is lower. Only a single year of data was reported, so there is no trend to compare. The district did not report a graduation rate, which is a significant gap for a high school serving twelfth grade; a parent may want to ask the school directly about its graduation outcomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were also not available.
Chronic absenteeism is reported at a rate that falls below the midpoint among Maricopa County’s districts, meaning a substantial share of students miss a notable number of school days. Per-pupil current spending is in the upper range compared to other districts in the county, suggesting the school invests more per student than many of its peers.
No information was available about specific programs such as Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, career and technical education, or extracurricular offerings. The district’s website and public materials, to the extent they were found, did not describe recent changes or strategic priorities. A parent interested in the academic pathway and support environment would need to follow up with the school directly to understand what is offered beyond the core curriculum.
This is a single-school district operating a standalone high school in a competitive county context. The academic proficiency numbers are below average, chronic absenteeism is elevated, and spending is relatively high. The missing graduation rate and program details leave important questions unanswered for families evaluating this school as an option.
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