James Madison Preparatory School

James Madison Preparatory School (79063)

www.madisonprep.org

Charter School 130 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

James Madison Preparatory School, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, classical liberal arts education. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school’s curriculum is designed to cultivate intellectual discipline and character development. By focusing on a "back to basics" approach, the school prioritizes mastery in core academic subjects such as literature, mathematics, history, and science, often utilizing primary sources to encourage critical thinking and deep analytical engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for its intimate campus environment and its commitment to fostering a community centered on virtue and civic responsibility. The program is intentionally structured to prepare students for success in higher education, maintaining high expectations for personal conduct and academic performance. By blending traditional instructional methods with a structured, supportive atmosphere, James Madison Preparatory aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational knowledge and ethical framework necessary for lifelong learning.

130

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Madison Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	33
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
81 (62.3%)
Hispanic
33 (25.4%)
Two or More
9 (6.9%)
Black
4 (3.1%)
Asian
2 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

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:	James Madison Preparatory School (79063)
Phone:	(480)345-2306
Website:	http://www.madisonprep.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 14

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 18