The Full Report

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Mission Statement: To provide a safe, positive environment for all students with a strong focus on academic success, student leadership, parental involvement, and community partnership.


The town of Prescott Valley, AZ is located about 90 miles north of Phoenix, between the Prescott and Tonto National Forests.

Prescott Valley School is a free public charter school that has been providing excellence in education, through small class sizes and individualized attention in grades kindergarten through 8, since 2002. PVS has been granted international accreditation through AdvancED in grades K-8. Prescott Valley School provides all kindergarten students with a free full day program of instruction and we welcome four (4) year olds that turn five (5) by December 31.

Demographics

  • White alone: 76%

  • Hispanic: 20%

  • Asian: 1%

  • Black: <1%

  • Language other than English spoken at home: 15%

  • HS grad or higher: 87%

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20%

Top 10 Employers 3

  • Humboldt Unified School District

  • Yavapai Regional Medical Center East

  • MI Windows and Doors

  • Walmart

  • Town of Prescott Valley

  • Mountain Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

  • Ace Hardware Retail Support Center

  • Fry’s Food Store

  • Sam’s Club

Economics

  • Median income: $45,684

  • Poverty rate: 15%

  • Median property value: $176,400 (lower than US, AZ, and surrounding county and metro area averages) 1

  • Income equality GINI calculation: 0.51 (higher than the national average of 0.485)

K-12 and Higher Education

  • Humboldt Unified School District (10 schools, 5,800 students)

  • 16 charter schools

  • Northcentral University

  • Yavapai College

  • Prescott College

  • Northern Arizona University

The school also offers an after-school enrichment program for enrolled students in grades K-8 until 5:30pm daily. We employ only state certified and highly qualified teachers for our program who work tirelessly to meet the diverse needs of all our students.

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Quick Fact

Today, Prescott Valley is one of northern Arizona’s fastest-growing communities. Its population has increased from 17,500 in 1996 to nearly 45,000 today. Between 1990 and 2000, Prescott Valley was the seventh fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona.


 

Graduation Rate

Prescott Valley Charter School

Humboldt Unified

Arizona


Prescott Valley enrolls a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than either the local district (Humboldt Unified) or the state. Though its graduation rate is well below both the state and district averages, a higher percentage of PVS students tested proficient or higher in math and ELA on the most recent state assessment.