Metro Tech High School vs Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metro Tech High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,781 students
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
261 students
| Measure | Metro Tech High School Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix College Preparatory Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 286 | #52 of 286 |
| National rank | #9035 of 16,910 | #4073 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,781 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 1,781 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69.5% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 47.6).
- •Phoenix College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 58%).
- •Phoenix College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 43%).
- •Metro Tech High School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.1).
- •Metro Tech High School is the larger school with 1,781 students compared with 261.
- •Metro Tech High School is a public school while Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Metro Tech High School better than Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenix College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (67.0 vs 47.6 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 Metro Tech High School and Phoenix College Preparatory Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metro Tech High School: 1,781. Phoenix College Preparatory Academy: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metro Tech High School and Phoenix College Preparatory Academy rank in Arizona?
Metro Tech High School is 134th of 286 and Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is 52nd of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).