Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)

northphoenixprep.greatheartsamerica.org/

Charter School 662 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, part of the prestigious Great Hearts Academies network, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6–12. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the school is built upon a classical liberal arts curriculum designed to cultivate both the intellect and the character of its students. By focusing on a "great books" approach, the academy encourages rigorous academic inquiry through the study of classic literature, philosophy, mathematics, and the sciences, aiming to develop students who are not only scholars but also virtuous citizens.

Beyond the classroom, North Phoenix Prep emphasizes a culture of community, tradition, and personal integrity. The school offers a structured environment where students are challenged to think critically and communicate effectively through Socratic seminars and traditional discourse. With an emphasis on the "pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty," the academy prepares its graduates for success in higher education and meaningful participation in society, maintaining a strong focus on small class sizes and a supportive, values-driven educational experience.

662

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	141
Black	17
Asian	83
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
374 (56.5%)
Hispanic
141 (21.3%)
Asian
83 (12.5%)
Two or More
45 (6.8%)
Black
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879)
Phone:	(602)996-4355
Website:	http://northphoenixprep.greatheartsamerica.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 127

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 64