Valley Preparatory Academy

2150 Southern Avenue STE 713
Tempe, AZ 85282

Charter School 30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the provided information, **Valley Preparatory Academy** (often associated with Kestrel High School) is a specialized educational institution located in Tempe, Arizona. It functions as a public charter school with a strong focus on providing a structured, supportive environment for students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional high school settings. The academy emphasizes personalized learning, small class sizes, and a commitment to academic recovery and success, aiming to help students earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be flexible, catering to a diverse student body that seeks an individualized path to graduation. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and a community-oriented culture, Valley Preparatory Academy seeks to remove common barriers to education. Located on Southern Avenue, the school serves as a resource for Tempe-area families looking for a focused, mission-driven alternative to the mainstream public school experience.

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
17 (56.7%)
White
8 (26.7%)
Black
2 (6.7%)
Asian
1 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065)
Phone:	(480)621-3383
Website:	http://vpahighschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
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 10 6

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 19