ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School

asuprep.asu.edu

Charter School 328 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School, located on the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in Mesa, is a unique, high-performing charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. As part of the broader ASU Prep network, the school is designed to provide students with an immersive "university-ready" experience, blending traditional academics with hands-on, project-based learning. By leveraging its location on a working university campus, the school creates a seamless educational pipeline that encourages students to envision themselves as future college graduates from an early age.

The middle school is particularly noted for its focus on innovation, technology, and global connectivity. Students are often exposed to collaborative learning environments that mirror professional and collegiate settings, fostering critical thinking and leadership skills. With a strong commitment to the "ASU Charter," the school prioritizes accessibility and excellence, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the tools, resources, and mentorship necessary to excel in high school and beyond.

328

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	122
Black	12
Asian	12
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
144 (43.9%)
Hispanic
122 (37.2%)
Two or More
32 (9.8%)
Black
12 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ASU Preparatory Academy (92327)
Phone:	(480)727-5700
Website:	http://asuprep.asu.edu
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 5 105

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 109