KAIZEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION DBA VISTA GROVE PREPARATORY ACAD

Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Acad is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Prepar (90330) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 277 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Vista Grove Preparatory Academy, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a public charter school operated by The Leona Group, an educational management organization that oversees a network of schools across multiple states. The academy is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment, emphasizing academic rigor and the development of character-building habits. By utilizing the management resources and established educational framework of The Leona Group, the school focuses on creating a consistent, standards-based curriculum aimed at preparing students for future success in higher education and the workforce.

The school’s philosophy often leans into the concept of "Kaizen"—a Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement"—which suggests a commitment to ongoing growth for both students and staff. Located on E. McKellips Road, the campus serves the local Mesa community by offering a tuition-free alternative to traditional district schools. Parents and students interested in Vista Grove can typically expect a focus on personalized attention, small-group instruction, and a community-centered approach that prioritizes student engagement and academic achievement.

For more information, contact Kaizen Education Foundation dba Vista Grove Preparatory Acad at (480) 924-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2929 E. McKellips Road
Mesa, AZ 85213
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KAIZEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION DBA VISTA GROVE PREPARATORY ACAD is a public Title I Charter school in Mesa, AZ with about 277 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
277
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 277 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.2%
White
18.1%
Black or African American
15.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.9%
Two or more races
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Asian
0.4%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.