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Imagine Prep Superstition

Charter | 7-12 | 250 students

College Preparation and S.T.E.M Program
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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 6 ratings
2012:
Based on 7 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 26, 2013

I am very pleased with the progress of my child-she is exceeding in all of her classes and after school activities are exciting to participate in. Looking forward to enrolling my other children in the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2013

Very happy with my daughter coming here. They do a really great job making sure that their students are taken care of and the staff is very good at communicating with the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2013

My granddaughter attends school at Imagine Prep and she seems to enjoy it. There is always something going on to participate in and always feel welcome when on campus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2013

I am very pleased with the college prep environment that Imagine Prep is providing for my student. I am encouraged that my son will be successful in college and in his future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2013

My daughter has been going to this school for two years. The first year went great. This school year is great as well. The project based learning is wonderful. It is very challenging and is exactly what my daughter needs to make it in the world today. The faculty and staff are amazing. I always know what is going on with my daughter. The teachers keep parents well informed. I am a very involved parent and cannot think of a reason not to send my daughter there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2013

This is our first year at Imagine Prep. My daughter is in 7th grade. She has never been a really strong student, but with all the support she is now an A student. She truly enjoys Imagine Prep, I do as well. The teachers and staff do a great job making the kids feel like enpowered.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2012

I am so happy to have my kids go here. They really are learning on such a broad spectrum - I am very pleased. The curriculum is fantastic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2012

Great staff! The teachers are very hands on in making sure that they kids are excelling everyday & I love the early college program. the difficulty and homework given is very manageable. We are both very happy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2012

Imagine Prep Has gone down hill without breaks. There are few teachers that are good but the administration does not encourage real growth for the students. The classes are limited I would not recommend this school to anyone
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 31, 2012

When i first started going to the prep i was very amazed at the curriculum and the teachers that were present at the school. But when i came back my second year everything had changed. The beginning of the 2011-2012 went pretty smoothly but with change of administration A lot of things when downhill. Some very uncalled for things were happening At the school and made going there very miserable. It was allegedly a "college Prep" school but because of me going there i am not on track to graduate. I was denied essential classes and with no elective classes you where very limited to the choices you have. I also found out that they were not giving me credit for the a class that i passed. But might i say the teachers that were there gave 110% to making sure that the students would pass their classes. Without them i wouldn't have passed a single class. Sadly the teachers will not be returning next year so i would really advise not sending your children to this school. Its downgrading to more of an alternative school instead of preparing you for college.


Posted May 30, 2012

I appreciate the parent outreach at this school, I like that I can stay involved in my son's education. Also, the discipline policies are handled very professionally by the faculty and staff. My son had a problem with another student and not only did they talk with the boys, but they also brought both sets of parents in to ensure that everyone was on the same page. They kept me informed and updated even after the conference and everything went very smoothly because of the way they handled it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2012

I am very disappointed in this school. The lack of communication between the administration and parents is astounding. They do not seem to have the students best interest at heart and also show a lack of professionalism and maturity. I am very disappointed in this school and will not be sending my child back.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2012

As parent I am not only worried about my child but the well being of other children who attend this school. I am afraid that my child is not learning everything needed and that the staff has to much power over test scores and grades. Not to mention the school has not held consecutive staff including principals. I would advise any parent thinking about putting their child here to think again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

Imagine prep keeps the learning enviroment safe, yet challenging. The students are required to wear uniforms, and the discipline they are taught both scholastically and socially is exceptional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

Students totally disrespect teachers and actions are not taken, so the students continue to get worse. On the other Students have experienced numerous changes of techers in Spanish and English classes leaving with low grades. Due to the mistakes made by recent teachers students are facing strenuos work to catch up and keep up with the cirriculum.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 19, 2010

This school is taking a dive. Things promised by the administration are never recieved, the teachers usually leave, and have no respect for the students. There are very little extracurricular activities, and we don't even have a school nurse. It's a stretch to even find certified teachers. Cheerleaders and football players seem to never be diciplined, and the rest of us have all the 'hate'. Rules change in the blink of an eye, and we're left on our own as far as our learning goes. The Principal almost always takes credit for the student's work, and they get very little recognition. If the students are being prepared for college and life, it's only because they're left to fend for themselves.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 4, 2009

This is one of the best schools i have been to. us the students take our learninq seriously, because we want to get somewhere in live. this school prepares us for the future and for college. oh and the teachers are really great. go Mr.Duren!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 24, 2009

Found it to never keep the promises made. More interested in money and keeping numbers up. Is beginning to look like an alternative school. Quality of kids and parent is taking a dive. Staff talks big, doesnt back it up. Never returns our calls. Principle makes promises she wont keep. Kids run the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2009

This school is the answer that parents of Apache Junction students have been looking for! My child is going someplace in life! I have to say Imagine Prep is paving the way to her future!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2009

This is without a doubt one of the best schools that i have gone to. with this school there is no limit.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

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The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

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The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

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In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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60%

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44%

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49%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

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The state average for Writing was 70% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing Plus".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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College readiness and student pathways

Percentage of students going to 2-year college 30% (2012)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 45% (2012)
Percentage of students going to the military 10% (2012)
Percentage of students going to vocational programs 10% (2012)
Percentage of students going directly into the workforce 5% (2012)
Colleges most students attend after graduation Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Gifted specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • High Performing Title I Reward School (2012)
  • AZ Learns - "A" (2012)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Engineering
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Visual arts
  • Architecture
Clubs
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
  • Music
  • Performing arts
Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Rock band
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
Staff resources available to students
  • Gifted specialist(s)
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
Clubs
  • Debate
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
School Leader's name
  • Kerry Clark
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
  • website
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Advanced placement courses
  • College prep
  • Direct instruction
  • Hybrid
  • Project-based
  • STEM
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Arts (all)
  • Engineering
  • Foreign languages
  • Music
  • Performing arts
  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Gifted specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Online Study Island
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Learning lab
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Power lifting / Weight lifting
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Power lifting / Weight lifting
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Rock band
  • Theory
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Computer animation
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Community service
  • Debate
  • Model UN
  • National Honor Society
  • Robotics club
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Booster Club
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • Imagine Prep is a safe and nurturing College Preparatory S.T.E.M academy.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


10 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
122
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
122

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Arizona State University
Northern Arizona University
University of Arizona
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
Summer college prep programs
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
2 year college - 30%
4 year college - 45%
Military - 10%
Vocational - 10%
Workforce - 5%
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1843 W. 16th Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
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Phone: (480) 355-0530

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