Serving 230 students in grades 6-12, Valor Preparatory Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valor Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Valor Preparatory Academy's student population of 230 students has grown by 173% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Valor Preparatory Academy 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 Valor Preparatory Academy is 0.65, 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
#1071 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
49%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
33%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valor Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Valor Preparatory Academy is ranked #1071 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valor Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Valor Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Valor Preparatory Academy?
230 students attend Valor Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Valor Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valor Preparatory Academy?
Valor Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valor Preparatory Academy offer ?
Valor Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Valor Preparatory Academy part of?
Valor Preparatory Academy is part of Valor Preparatory Academy LLC (1000291) School District.
In what neighborhood is Valor Preparatory Academy located?
Valor Preparatory Academy is located in the Palm Valley neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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