Gilbert Early College, A Leading Edge High School

Teachers are good curriculum is good,Principal however, should not be in charge of kids. Especially JH & HS There's so much more these kids need besides books & teachers. They don't have a guidance counselor so all issues outside of school work, goes to the principal & she has no ability to treat all students fairly & with compassion. My son has depression & anxiety & has landed in her office crying because of his depression & instead of caring & being compassionate, she lectured him about his absences & said to go home & pull himself together & come back & if he missed any more school, she would have to withdraw him from those classes without credit. He has a 504 to protect his rights with his medical condition. A caring person is all he needed. They need a counselor!Also, there have been discipline issues where she favors students & is inconsistent with consequences. Kids that she doesn't like get the maximum discipline handed to them the first offense, kids she favors, she finds a way around the situation to limit their discipline consequence. She's unfair, & uncaring for those who need a little extra time & attention. So if your kids are perfect, this is the school for you!
—Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, amazing athletics program, good kids, and a place of character. A wise decision.

I have had my children here for over 6 years now. Love Love Love the staff, the kids and that my child has a name not just a number. The teachers and the principal truly care about my kids. I really notice the difference at sporting events when other schools are rude and inconsiderate of the players and parents. I appreciate the example we are setting for our future generation. We as parents need to remember that our kids education does not fall 100% on the school. Being involved, informed and knowing how your kids are doing are vital to their education. Team, we are a team, we work together for a better tomorrow.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a child who has attended Gilbert Early College (which is part of Leading Edge Academy) for 3 years, at first we loved the school, teachers were so great! That was junior high, then we went into high school...the teachers are not qualified to teach what they are teaching. I went to the principal because the Entire class FAILED a math test 3 different times, the response was...The teacher will re-give the test for 1/2 credit. How is it the students fault if the entire class fails? I was told this school was an advanced school, and my child is now having to catch up to a public school! Very unhappy!!
—Submitted by a parent

very unhappy and left school.child was left to fail with no intervention.Mrs Smith is only teacher that seemed to care.The others attitude is sink or swim,your on your own.Principal is very nice but that doesnt help struggling kids...unless your kid is well above average in school avoid this one for they do not have time to help them succeed
—Submitted by a parent

Our Grandchildren all attend Leading Edge and have for 4+ years. They all have commented on how much they like the school and the teachers. They are all progressing extremely well in their studies and in their social skills. The three oldest are active in the sports programs and are gaining physical skills and confidence eveery day. The Staff is remarkable and dedicated to the well-being of the students. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants their children to receive a first rate education in all facets of life.

I love the teachers. It doesnt have hardly any extra curricular activities, and its so tiny.
—Submitted by a student