Imagine Preparatory High School at Surprise

There are more opportunities at Imagine Prep than in other high schools for students to participate in programs, get one on one tutoring, and special attention. Key is that you (student) need to ask and voice yourself to the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Both my boys and I love the school. My kids enjoy the small class sizes. The teachers know the kids by their first name and they care about the success of every kid. The extra activities offered like Media, Robotics, sport clubs like track & field, soccer, basketball, and flag football, drama, band/rock club are excellent to keep the kids busy and enthused in school. Excellent school
--Submitted by a parent

This school was HORRIBLE. And i still regret the day setting foot on campus grounds. There theater and technology were modest. But lack of direction, education, and discipline doesn't make it worth the try. I had such high hopes for the school last year , but they quickly turned sour after being sent to detention 3 times for not having the proper color shoes. This really upset me, but what made me furious was having to switch out classes when being fed up by lack of directions from a certain teacher. He actually had the nerve to ask us why we weren't learning and therefore we spent countless class periods telling him why we didn't care about his class. They seem to care more about how you dress or speak to the teachers than how much you are really learning. There were a few teachers that changed my life and will always cherish their guidance, but since have left the school for "better opportunities" which I don't blame them. all in all I was quite ashamed of myself for allowing my mother to put me in this school and the day I left was the day I started to actually learn.
--Submitted by a student

This school really pushes continued education beyond high school. Many of the high schoolers have applied for and received grants and scholarships! Way to go!
--Submitted by a parent

While there are some exceptional teachers at this school, there was just too much wrong for our family. We left after being frustrated at the lack of direction and lack of actual time spent educating kids. I wish them well for the sake of the kids, but there are definitely better options.
--Submitted by a parent

I disagree with the review that was posted on February 27. We have high expectations here at home, and we make sure that my son's teachers at the Prep are aware of that. As a result, he does not receive grades he does not deserve. In fact, if he doesn't pull his grades up by the end of the year he is not going to have a very fun summer.That said, I think the curriculum is great at this school. I like the small class size. There are a few teachers I would like to see make some changes though. I don't think school is the appropriate setting for teachers to use bad language, wear piercings in their arms and neck, or play favorites. Other than that I think the Prep is great!! It will be even better next year when Mr. McComb steps up as the Principal and Mr. Hattley from Rosefield steps up as Vice Principal.They are two great leaders!! Students are lucky to have them in their lives. I would have given it 5 stars except that I really disapprove of the bad language, piercings and favoritism that a few of the teachers indulge in. But , as I tell my son, when he graduates he won't be able to pick and choose how his bosses and co-workers dress or talk, so learn to exceed despite challenges.
--Submitted by a parent

I guess it is the norm now in schools... They are going to pass a kid no matter what because that is where they get their ratings and their money. I am old school. If our son is in trouble at school then he is in trouble at home. I just have a huge problem with grades being "given" to my son. Life is NOT going to give him a free ride. Apparently the school is unless we step in.
--Submitted by a parent

Simply the fact that this school allows comments on their web site, not only positive, but negative as well speaks volumes for them! They truly are interested in all that our children and we have to say. My son loves this school and all it has to offer. Each day he is challenged, unlike the traditional public school where he was bored. He excels here; the students are so polite and considerate of others! It is a real joy to be around them.
--Submitted by a parent

AMAZING!!! this school offers it all! we transferd to attend here, and couldn't be more thrilled. Like all the parents and students we know, AMAZING is the only words that come to mind. Great staff, well prepared students are the result and they LOVE the teachers. they are friends, they are equals... these students come out loving and learning, having respect for each other, the enviorment, but most of all themselves. this school prepares them for real life and for college. Not just to go off to it, but to be able to strive at college or in a career. they will know real life skills, how to gain and hold employment; A++ is all i can say. Amazing school!
--Submitted by a parent

imagine prep was an epic fail to education all this school was about making money and it was all a big show with a terriable performance the staff didnt care about the students education except mr. davis *credit austin lowe* the princaple was a hypocrite and so was the vice princaple the school was meant for kids who needed a second chance and not to discourage them but thats what most of the staff did was discourage and the apperance of the school was terriable the apex system kept going down there was no structure and no positive attitudes at this school i would keep on adding to this list but i dont see the point anymore
--Submitted by a student