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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AZ COMPASS SCHOOLS INC. (89869)·NCES 040078502929

AZ Compass Prep School

2020 N ARIZONA AVE STE G62, CHANDLER, AZ 85225 · (480) 287-5588 · Maricopa County
GRADES 07–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL267 STUDENTS
Enrollment
267
High
STATE 631
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
41
Grade 8
53
Grade 9
43
Grade 10
35
Grade 11
49
Grade 12
46
Student demographics
White
2810%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
8231%
STATE 48%
Black
7026%
STATE 6%
Asian
42%
STATE 3%
Two+
197%
STATE 4%
Native American
6424%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16461%
Female
10339%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
2.0%
own-school result
Math
2.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
267
+94 (+54%) vs 2017
% White
10%
was 12%
% Hispanic
31%
was 32%
% Black
26%
was 17%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About AZ Compass Prep School

Located at 2020 N ARIZONA AVE STE G62, in CHANDLER, Arizona, AZ Compass Prep School is a compact 9-12 campus that enrolls 267 students (grades 7 through 12), overseen by AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869). Compared to the state average of about 631 students per school, that is 58% below typical.

AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869) is the operating authority for AZ Compass Prep School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

In terms of who attends, AZ Compass Prep School reports that the most-represented group is Hispanic (31%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 26% Black, 24% Native American, 10% White, 7% multiracial. Compared to Maricopa County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, AZ Compass Prep School reports 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 20.2:1 average.

In the area at large, Maricopa County reports that the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. AZ Compass Prep School is one of 1352 public schools in Maricopa County (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students).

Nearest neighbor: Vector Prep and Arts Academy, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a metropolitan site. AZ Compass Prep School operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 54%: 173 students in 2018 compared to 267 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 17% to 26% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the AZ Compass Prep School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
AZ Compass Prep School
District
AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869)
Address
2020 N ARIZONA AVE STE G62, CHANDLER, AZ 85225
Phone
(480) 287-5588
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
267
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040078502929
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About AZ Compass Prep School
What is the total enrollment at AZ Compass Prep School?
AZ Compass Prep School enrolls approximately 267 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does AZ Compass Prep School serve?
AZ Compass Prep School serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at AZ Compass Prep School?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at AZ Compass Prep School.
How diverse is AZ Compass Prep School?
AZ Compass Prep School reports a student body of 10% White, 31% Hispanic, 26% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees AZ Compass Prep School?
AZ Compass Prep School is overseen by AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869) in Maricopa County.
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