Empower College Prep: An Overview of College Preparation in Phoenix, AZ
Empower College Prep is a public school district located in Phoenix, Arizona. This article provides an overview of Empower College Prep, examining its academic performance, student demographics, resources, and commitment to college readiness.
Academic Performance and Rankings
Empower College Prep serves students in grades K-8. According to available data, 21% of students at Empower College Prep scored at or above the proficient level in math, while 18% scored at or above that level in reading.
Here's how Empower College Prep ranked statewide:
- Elementary School Reading Proficiency Rank: #812 out of 1018 schools
- Middle School Reading Proficiency Rank: #557 out of 640 schools
- Elementary School Math Proficiency Rank: #543 out of 1018 schools
- Middle School Math Proficiency Rank: #441 out of 640 schools
The school's performance relative to expectations is as follows:
- Elementary School Reading Performance: Somewhat Above Expectations
- Middle School Reading Performance: Meets Expectations
- Elementary School Math Performance: Well Above Expectations
- Middle School Math Performance: Somewhat Above Expectations
Compared to the broader Empower College Prep district (91277), the school performed better in math but worse in reading. District-wide, 22% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 14% tested at or above that level for math.
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Compared to the Arizona state averages, Empower College Prep students performed worse in both math and reading. Across Arizona, 38% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 32% tested at or above that level for math.
Student Demographics
The student population at Empower College Prep is 678. The school has a diverse student body. The student population is made up of 47% female students and 53% male students.
Here's a breakdown of the student population by race/ethnicity:
- White: 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino: 77.6%
- Black or African American: 13.6%
- Two or more races: 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: 1.3%
- Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander: 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
The district’s minority enrollment is 100%. The student body at the schools served by Empower College Prep (91277) is 3.8% white, 11.7% Black, 0.8% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 81.4% Hispanic/Latino, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. In addition, 1.1% of students are two or more races.
Teachers and Staff
Empower College Prep reports that 100% of its teachers are certified. The student-to-teacher ratio is not available, but the state average is 17:1. The number of full-time school counselors is also not specified.
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Within Empower College Prep (91277), 100.0% of teachers are licensed. The district has an unspecified number of full-time counselors on staff.
Resources and Curriculum
Empower College Prep emphasizes a long-term plan and vision of mastery for its elementary and high schools. The school is committed to empowering teachers and providing them with the resources they need to facilitate mastery and real-world application of knowledge and skills.
Teachers are encouraged to use a range of resources, including those purchased by the school, and to create resources that align with scholars’ gifts, interests, and passions.
The curriculum includes:
- K-8 Reading: HMH’s Wonders and StudySync
- K-8 Math: Eureka Math
- K-5 Science: Mystery Science
- 6-8 Science: Amplify
- Social Studies: SAVVAS or Discovery
The school aligns its curriculum with rigorous standards, including Arizona’s Career and College Readiness standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Advanced Placement courses in Social Studies. The curriculum also includes Summit Learning, developed with Stanford University and used at a high-performing charter network in California.
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College Preparation
Empower College Prep focuses on preparing students for college success. The school believes in providing access to college-level coursework during high school to prepare scholars for college and help families save on tuition costs. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking and perseverance, essential for college success. Scholars are enrolled in a rigorous curriculum that aligns with Arizona’s Career and College Readiness standards.
Finances
Empower College Prep (91277) spends $11,634 per student each year. It has an annual revenue of $15,164,000.
Extracurricular Activities
It appears that Empower College Prep is a smaller school that may not offer a wide range of extracurricular activities. If you are looking for a school that will provide clubs and activities this may not be the school for it. The school reportedly has only 6 sports teams, with 5 of them being the same sport.
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