PHOENIX COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Aca (81174) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (PCPA) is a specialized tuition-free public charter high school located on the campus of Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is uniquely designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education. By operating within a college environment, PCPA provides students with a rigorous academic foundation while fostering a culture of college readiness, independence, and personal responsibility.

The academy’s curriculum is centered on the principle of dual enrollment, offering students the opportunity to earn transferable college credits while completing their high school diploma requirements. This model allows motivated students to accelerate their academic progress, often completing significant portions of a college degree before graduating high school. Beyond academics, PCPA emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere, providing students with access to college facilities and resources, which helps demystify the collegiate experience and prepares them for future academic and professional success.

For more information, contact Phoenix College Preparatory Academy at (602) 285-7998 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1202 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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PHOENIX COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 170 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
170
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 170 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PHOENIX COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.2%
White
11.2%
Black or African American
8.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
57.1%
Male
42.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.