Arizona College Prep Academy

I'm so pleased with the quality of the curriculum, and teachers at ACPA. The teacher involvement with the kids is simply outstanding. I would highly encourage any family desiring something a little bit extra for their children to consider this outstanding school. Thank you, ACPA!
—Submitted by a parent

From my experience at this school I have found that they, the staff, move slowly but thoroughly. They get you about 95-98% prepared for the AIMS and all the teachers work as a community. Their methodology for dividing the classes could use some work. The principal, who doesn't have to much time her hands, teaches the higher level English classes and the only problem I have with that is that MOST ALL of the assignments are highly subjective which is not conducive to a school environment, one of which was a study of the book called "The N word" where weeks were spent giving each other opinions about a document that quite honestly nobody in the class truly cared about. Personally, based on my observations, the school needs to teach the students to keep their opinions to themselves because by sharing an opinion you create conflict which does not make it easy to actually learn.
—Submitted by a student

The school is basically a cult. If you dont conform to their way of thinking, youre an outcast. I left the school and succeeded much more than i did when i was there. The teachers want to brainwash you and not to think for yourself. Creativity and individuality are not welcome.
—Submitted by a student

I spent all four years of my high school career at ACPA. As a student going into my junior year at the University of Arizona, and having designed my own interdisciplinary degree program, I can confidently say that ACPA was exactly what I needed to get my academic career on track. Thanks to the dedicated and academically diverse faculty at ACPA, I'm living a future I only once dreamed of. Parents, please strongly consider sending your kid to this school. You'd be doing a disservice to your child and to yourself by putting them in the failing TUSD system.
—Submitted by a student

As a teacher recently retired from ACPA, I am thankful that my final years of classroom teaching were among teachers, staff, and administrators of such excellence. The opportunity to watch student's lives change through the efforts of a totally committed group of teachers was a real privilege. Wonders happen when the well-being of students is always first in the minds of teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher

This was my first year at ACPA and I enjoyed it. When I first arrived I didn't want to be there at all. If your child is like me the teachers will do their best to get you to enjoy your time. If you don't like it they won't force you to like it. You face a rigorous yet manageable schedule. You face a feeling of community the moment you step into the building. The students help you figure out what to do. Scholarship time of the year was when I really started opening my eyes and seeing that TUSD was nothing compared to ACPA.
—Submitted by a student

My son just graduated from High School. His performance went from a D - C Student to an A - B student. His attitude and behavior also changed for better and now he is ready for College. Thanks to the school and teachers efforts my son was able to accomplished this goal and now his future is brighter and better. Thanks Amerischools!!
—Submitted by a parent

All three of our children are in the Amerischools system and we couldn't be happier with their progress.
—Submitted by a parent

ACPA is remarkable in its efforts to get their students ready for the bigger challenge of life after high school. I would recommend ACPA to any of my family and friends. The teachers are enormously caring...they really want each student to succeed. And, if college is a goal? They make every student ready and help them with scholarship assistance. The teaching staff have a remarkable record of their students receiving well deserved scholarships from universities across the country. I'm a grandparent and am so pleased with my own grandchildren's education at ACPA.

I switched to ACPA after 2 years at my public high school and it was the best decision that my parents could have made. The difference in my education after I switched was truly astounding. Unlike my previous high school, where the teachers hardly listened or took the time to understand the students and their needs, I was now at a school with teachers who were genuinely interested and concerned with my education and my future. They helped nurture the student that I knew I could be, but had struggled to be at a big public high school. My first 2 years of school my grades included a number of Cs in Ds and never an A. But By the time I graduated from ACPA I had almost straight As for my final semester. This is a school I highly recommend. It is truly education at its best and one of the most positive high school experiences that a student can ask for.
—Submitted by a student

ACPA was one of the best experiences I ever had. Never before had I known what it felt like to be a part of a community or how to work towards and make choices that would lead to a better life for me now. In addition to being academically challenging, one is encouraged to learn valuable skills in areas such as leadership and citizenship that really set a foundation for how the real world outside of a school environment works. Be prepared, if considering ACPA, to be held accountable to your actions and to be pushed past your comfort zone. But also be prepared to feel more love and community than you ever thought possible. If you want to go to college with the most opportunities possible, ACPA is the place that will do everything in its power to get those opportunities for you. I am a very proud alumni and I never hesitate to recommend ACPA to anyone who looking for a high school.

My son LOVES this school! He wakes up in the morning & WANTS to go to school! He gets the one on one attention he needs. All the teachers seem to be very dedicated, caring, & proficient at their jobs. Every one gets along with everyone else & my son is EXCITED about his future! I feel the environment at this school is laid back yet serious about education. The passion for education & building a great foundation for the future is resounding within these walls! This is my son's first year here & has already received offers from colleges wanting him to attend. I love that we don't have to worry about a scholarship, this school (and my son) will make sure my son gets one! We moved here from the Mid-west & finding a school that ranks with that was a BLESSING!
—Submitted by a parent

As an Alumni from ACPA I can tell you from personal experience. When I came to the school i thought i could blow off everything just like i did at the local public middle school. But ACPA offered me a curriculum that challenged me to succeed, I went from a C and D student my freshman year to an A and B student my Junior and Senior years, because these teachers pushed me to succeed, and made me want more out of life than money. and a decent job, they made me want a family, and to find a way in my own way to make the world a better place.

I am a grandparent of a student at ACPA. I attended a music performance last night and was really impressed. The students were well prepared and had fun! There was great staff support. This is an environment that allows kids to try new things and discover talents and interests along with offering rigorous academics. Our family is very satisfied with ACPA.

This school has a great enviroment the students and teachers have great relationships! I have been going here for a while and I have learned more here than i have in any school I've been too, and I have been to alot. The teachers are very willing to help you with anything in any subject, no question is a stupid question. The is a great atmosphere between students they encourage eachother and always thrive for friendships. They have great classes and extra curricular activities! This is the best school you could go to, and the best to send your kids too.
—Submitted by a student

ACPA has done a great job preparing my child for college. The support that is offered during that process was great. I also love the way students travel out into the community or bring in experts. This past year, my child has gone to Raytheon, the UA 3-D imaging lab, the Botanical Gardens and just loves going to school.
—Submitted by a parent

I used to be a student at ACPA and I have to say it was amazing the teachers are great and everyones friendly and wants to get to know you, the teachers actually care about what's going on in your life and if you need help with your work they are alwasy there for you

You know I actually really like acpa. The teachers are really kind and care about you, and very helpful. Also the majority of the students are very supporting and because t is so small there are not quite so many problems that you experience in a larger educational facility such as excessive bullying or exclusion. Although I must have to note that I do fell a certain degree of clique-y-ness if you will,which I don t like very much. Also a slight degree of segregation, between the Hispanics and the rest of the student body. It is not severe of course, but it is felt and troubles me slightly. But other than that it really is an excellent school with a reasonable amount of homework and, reiterating an above stated point, amazing teachers and quite kind students.
—Submitted by a student

I am ACPA freshman. It is THE best school ever!! With great tutoring and wonderful teacher involvement...they really care about what you think, and if you understand the lesson.
—Submitted by a student

As a current student attending acpa, i'll be the first to say this school gives you a good foundation in schooling if you are lacking or come from a bad school, but it gives you no room to expand educationaly. You follow there curricular course, or you leave. Plus all the 'community' aspects are just like any other school.If you get along well with the big group you'll get along just fine. And all the 'team building' and 'griffin pride' come in such excessive amounts it makes you wanna gag. Plus the teachers are always in your space preaching to you about your choices. If you are not an 'acpaer' then you'll loathe this school
—Submitted by a student