EMPOWER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

Empower Collegiate Academy is a Title I public charter secondary school that is part of the Empower College Prep (91277) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 290 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 10th 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.

Empower Collegiate Academy (often referred to as Empower College Prep) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is built on a mission to prepare students from underserved communities for success in college and beyond. Their educational model emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a strong focus on character development, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also equipped with the discipline and habits necessary for higher education.

Central to the academy's philosophy is a culture of high expectations and personalized support. By maintaining a small-school environment, the faculty aims to foster close relationships with students, providing targeted interventions and college-readiness coaching. The school actively promotes a "college-going" identity, encouraging students to envision themselves as future university graduates while providing the structure and resources—such as dual enrollment opportunities and college counseling—needed to bridge the gap between high school graduation and post-secondary achievement.

For more information, contact Empower Collegiate Academy at (602) 283-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
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EMPOWER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 290 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
290
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
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th 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 290 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EMPOWER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.2%
Black or African American
5.9%
White
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
1.0%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.