Research Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep charter Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

“SPA is an exceptional school. I enrolled my children there when it opened in 2008-09 and it has been an amazing experience for our entire family. The teachers are engaging people, not just teachers. My husband and I wish we could attend classes! Many of them have lived all over the world; they speak multiple languages; have advanced degrees and excel in the arts. This is an incredible group of people and we are honored to have our family be a part of the SPA community. Our children have learned more in the past year than they did in any other school they attended. Yes, there are rules and students must be accountable for their actions but welcome to the real world! SPA is teaching the future leaders of business, education, politics and more. There is a mutual respect for all who are involved in this school. The best part is it is tuition free! To get this level of education, a strong sports program, college preparatory curriculum, small class size, outstanding faculty and surround our children with such exceptional peers is wonderful. SPA (and the Great Hearts network) is the best ROI you can get in Arizona when it comes to education.”

“The staff is wonderful. My daughter was in sixth grade and had a great experience. The principal runs the school very professionally and the teachers seem happy.I love being at a school where they do what they say they will do. My daughter loved the sports program and participated in 3 of the programs.”

“The atmosphere is dignified, and they offer an incredible athletics program. Every student has something they can be involved in. We wouldn't attend anywhere else!”

“im a going to 7th grade this year and last year was great. i really liked all teachers and Mr. pagani rocked. none of the classes are really hard and i didnt get that much hmwk in the 6th grade. most of it i was able to do in the morning at school or at lunch,meaning an average day of hmwk took me 15-20 minutes. idk why at the bottom of the page some kid said the punishments to strict. i dont think it was except for the last week where you would get a detention for missing stuff. seriously,if u got a detention you probably deserved it........ the one thing that i hated was the uniforms, they are so annoying. but whatever.there are a lot of sports you can do, and i really liked the sport that i chose. the one thing i wish they had was a strings program”

“Scottsdale Prep has been a godsend for our family. We moved here and found the 'excelling' public schools to be remarkably substandard, lacking in challenging curriculum and lacking in student discipline. The only thing not lacking was the number of lethargic 'educators', school administrators, and parents. At SPA, students are exposed to a well balanced and challenging liberal arts curriculum; they are intellectually stimulated, and held accountable for their learning and their actions. The teachers are amazing and show a true passion for teaching. There is a student code of conduct signed off by all students and parents, and rules that are actually enforced (again, unlike the public schools). Students not serious about learning or here to goof off or cause trouble simply won't last long at Scottsdale Prep and will be counseled to seek education elsewhere. Here, our children truly are being prepped for higher education. Thank you, SPA!”

“I am a seventh grade student at scottsdale prep. It is an okay school but the punishments are a little over the top. If you are going to send your child here keep in mind that he or she will have an average of three hours of homework a night. The teachers are pretty good with a few exceptions. I love the seventh grade science teacher Mrs. Inalboln. She is the best teacher because she really works hard to make science fun. I am getting straight As in her class. She is strict but that is just what the boys in my class really need. Also if you are going to send your child here remember that all the stuff we are learning is really challenging. In math we just finished trig. The campus is a office building but that is fine. I like the small community feeling. Overall great place.”

“Scottsdale Prep. is an excellent school. My 6th grader has just about finished her first year and is very happy. She has learned so much this year, has made great friends, and really enjoyed learning Archery. The teachers are wonderful, very supportive, and always available to answer questions and provide tutoring if needed. We weren't sure about the uniforms to start but have found them to be a great unifying element of the school. The classic curriculum is great and my daughter loves Latin. This is a growing school with new elements being added all the time. After school activities include drama, Latin club, newsletter, science bowl, to name a few. I hear next year they may add band and fencing to the mix. As a parent I have every confidence in the Headmaster and Asst. Headmaster's leadership, and have never doubted they have the student's best interest at heart.”

“There are some definite pluses to this school but some minuses too. Most classes are challenging, but doable with the exception of Latin. I reccomend regularly going to Latin tutor sessions. There are plenty of sports programs, but art programs such as drama and debate dont exist. The student body is very small, which some kids thrive in while others dont. I personally would prefer more kids. The facility is nice, but small and is basically an office building. I really like the uniforms, but the school has very harsh punishments and detentions. I know this school is perfect for some students, but I dont love it. In fact, I am considering attending another school next year. I suggest shadowing a student to decide if you like it or not.”

“Scottsdale Prep has been an amazing experience for our sixth grade daughter. She has gained confidence, made great friends, works hard to excel academically, loves all of her teachers and looks forward to school every day. We are thrilled with the Faculty, the Administration and the Athletic Program, which fosters teamwork and camaraderie with great coaches and an awesome Athletic Director. We are thrilled! Yeah SPA!!”

“I am a freshman at SPA & I am so happy here. While the school may be hard for some students, it is not a school for the elite. The teachers are wonderful and are always available for extra help- they want the students to succeed! The faculty is by far the best I have ever witnessed. Both the Headmaster & Assistant Headmaster are experienced and keep the school running smoothly. I have never been in a better environment. Thank you!”