Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361)

Tempe Preparatory Academy is an active, single-school independent charter district located at 1251 E. Southern Avenue in Tempe, Arizona. Situated within a midsize city environment in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region, this public secondary institution serves middle and high school students in grades 6 through 12. Operating as its own local education agency for federal programs, the academy provides families and researchers with an established urban charter option. Prospective families and educational partners can connect with the district directly via their website at tempeprep.org or by phone at (480) 839-3402.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the academy maintains a focused learning environment with a total enrollment of 431 students, featuring an equal gender balance of 216 male and 215 female scholars. Enrollment is distributed steadily across the secondary levels, ranging from 59 sixth graders to 54 graduating seniors. The vibrant student body reflects a diverse community context, comprising 223 White, 122 Hispanic, 42 multiracial, 28 Asian, 10 Black, 4 Pacific Islander, and 2 American Indian students. Supporting these learners is an instructional workforce of approximately 67.38 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a strong staff-to-student presence dedicated to middle and high school instruction.