Imagine Prep at Surprise is a public charter school in Surprise, Arizona, and is a member of the Cambridge international program offering the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education and Grand Canyon Diploma along with college level courses. The school opened on September 2, 2008.
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Imagine Prep Surprise ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Prep Surprise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Imagine Prep Surprise's student population of 267 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Prep Surprise ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Prep Surprise is 0.63, 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
#912 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Storm
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Prep Surprise's ranking?
Imagine Prep Surprise is ranked #912 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Prep Surprise often compared to?
Imagine Prep Surpriseis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Honors High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Imagine Prep Surprise?
The graduation rate of Imagine Prep Surprise is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Imagine Prep Surprise?
267 students attend Imagine Prep Surprise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Imagine Prep Surprise students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Imagine Prep Surprise offer ?
Imagine Prep Surprise offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Prep Surprise part of?
Imagine Prep Surprise is part of Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790) School District.
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