Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep

Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Great Hearts network, the school is founded on the principles of a classical liberal arts education. Its curriculum is designed to move beyond mere test preparation, focusing instead on cultivating critical thinking, intellectual virtue, and a deep appreciation for the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. By emphasizing primary source texts and the "Socratic method" of discussion, the school aims to develop students into thoughtful, articulate, and well-rounded citizens.

The school environment at Cicero Prep is intentionally structured to foster academic rigor and personal character development. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, fine arts, and student clubs to ensure a holistic development of the student body. With a culture rooted in the pursuit of "Truth, Goodness, and Beauty," Cicero Prep seeks to provide an environment that is both disciplined and nurturing, preparing its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional lives.