AAEC - SMCC Campus vs Tempe Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AAEC - SMCC Campus
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
426 students
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 6–12
431 students
| Measure | AAEC - SMCC Campus Phoenix, Arizona | Tempe Preparatory Academy Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 286 | #19 of 286 |
| National rank | #5436 of 16,910 | #1704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 426 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Phoenix | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 61.4).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.3).
- •Tempe Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 431 students compared with 426.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AAEC - SMCC Campus better than Tempe Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Tempe Preparatory Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 61.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are AAEC - SMCC Campus and Tempe Preparatory Academy?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AAEC - SMCC Campus: 426. Tempe Preparatory Academy: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AAEC - SMCC Campus and Tempe Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
AAEC - SMCC Campus is 72nd of 286 and Tempe Preparatory Academy is 19th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).