Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep

Anthem Preparatory Academy (90532)
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85087
Charter School 1,031 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Great Hearts Anthem Preparatory Academy, located in Anthem, Arizona, is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school that serves grades 6–12. Part of the broader Great Hearts Academies network, the school is built upon a classical liberal arts curriculum designed to cultivate the mind and heart. The academic program emphasizes a rigorous foundation in the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, often utilizing Socratic seminars and primary source texts to encourage deep critical thinking and civil discourse among students.

Beyond its academic rigor, Anthem Prep places a strong focus on character formation and the cultivation of virtue. The school aims to produce well-rounded citizens who appreciate beauty, truth, and goodness, fostering an environment that is both disciplined and supportive. With a focus on small class sizes and a close-knit community, the academy encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities—including athletics and arts—to develop leadership skills and a lifelong love of learning, ultimately preparing them for success in college and beyond.
1,031
Total Students
72.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    651 (63.1%)
  • Hispanic
    174 (16.9%)
  • Asian
    108 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    73 (7.1%)
  • Black
    24 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Anthem Preparatory Academy (90532)
Phone: (623)465-4776
Website: http://anthem.greatheartsamerica.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,031
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
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
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 93
Grade 6 103
Grade 7 104
Grade 8 104
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 56
Grade 11 48
Grade 12 46
Gender Ratio
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