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Tri-City College Prep High School

Charter | 9-12 | 196 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 9, 2011

amazing really, im going into my junior year and let me tell you its not easy but it is worth it. i have a support system and and can get all the help from all the teachers. i wouldnt go anywhere else. i love tri city!! i would recommened it to anyone(=
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2010

Back in 2006 I wrote a review and somehow when I posted it, it only marked 1 star, this is certainly not true, it was at that time atleast a 5 star school. Now my daughter who graduated 3 years ago from there is in her Sr Year at a private University in AK going for her BS in Marine Biology. I truly feel that the base set up for her at Tri-City has helped her succeed so well at her University.
—Submitted by Bonnie Robinson, a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I am nearing the end of my freshman year and all I can say is that my A+ did NOT come easily. It takes hard work and dedication, but it's worth it if you want a quality education. The only thing I don't like about it is that there aren't very many extra curriculars. I love our teachers. They really know what they are doing and they are around anytime you need them for help. The students are respectful and hard working and are very involved in what goes on with the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 17, 2008

Great school growing with excellence ... College classes available ... My kid loves her school ... The programs are great .....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2006

I love Tri-City College Prep High School no drugs or violence and i feel safe
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 18, 2006

We really love this school and the opportunities it provides. The teachers and staff really put the effort into preparing students for college. The staff are highly qualified and certified teachers, most of the teachers have masters degrees or higher. The classes are definitely more difficult and do require a lot of effort, but the teachers really do want the students to succeed and they are very willing to help in any way they can. The availablity of college classes during the day is a great way to get a jump-start on college. Students can pretty much complete their freshman year of college while still in high school! As far as extracurricular activities, TCP keeps growing. They offer most of the popular sports (except football) as well as some unique sports like cricket and rowing. There are really a lot of extracurricular activities for such a small school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2006

No facilitities, tyrant runs the school yard with an iron ruler. Some of the teachers stack up, but with the heavy rotation of faculty who knows any more.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 15, 2005

I love how this school is small and how my child can enjoy the teahcers helping them and still knowing all the students so she's comfortable
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2005

My daughter attends this school just finishing her Soph year and I have been extremely pleased. The small class sizes allow her to receive more individual help then she would in a larger school. The classes offered are of high level and the standards expected are of the highest level as well. This school expects the students to go on to college and I feel that this attitude helps the students to expect it as well.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Excelling".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 45%
Unspecified 7% N/A
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Black N/A 6%
Hispanic N/A 41%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 0%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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5522 Side Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
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Phone: (928) 777-0403

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