Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Empower College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Empower College Prep's student population of 697 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Campus Size
5 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Empower College Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empower College Prep is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
80%
49%
Black
12%
6%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Empower College Prep (91277) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empower College Prep's ranking?
Empower College Prep is ranked #1460 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Empower College Prep?
697 students attend Empower College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Empower College Prep students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empower College Prep?
Empower College Prep has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Empower College Prep offer ?
Empower College Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empower College Prep part of?
Empower College Prep is part of Empower College Prep (91277) School District.
In what neighborhood is Empower College Prep located?
Empower College Prep is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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