Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley's student population of 228 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is 0.38, 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
#1190 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Hispanic
77%
49%
Black
16%
6%
White
3%
33%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley's ranking?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is ranked #1190 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley?
228 students attend Vista College Preparatory - Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Vista College Preparatory - Hadley students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista College Preparatory - Hadley?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offer ?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley part of?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is part of Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista College Preparatory - Hadley located?
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley is located in the Central City South neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Central City South.
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