VALLEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Valley Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) school district, located in Tempe, AZ with about 24 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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.

Based on the provided information, **Valley Preparatory Academy** (often associated with Kestrel High School) is a specialized educational institution located in Tempe, Arizona. It functions as a public charter school with a strong focus on providing a structured, supportive environment for students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional high school settings. The academy emphasizes personalized learning, small class sizes, and a commitment to academic recovery and success, aiming to help students earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be flexible, catering to a diverse student body that seeks an individualized path to graduation. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and a community-oriented culture, Valley Preparatory Academy seeks to remove common barriers to education. Located on Southern Avenue, the school serves as a resource for Tempe-area families looking for a focused, mission-driven alternative to the mainstream public school experience.

For more information, contact Valley Preparatory Academy at (928) 541-1090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2150 Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
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VALLEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Tempe, AZ with about 24 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
24
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 24 students

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
33.3%
Hispanic/Latino
29.2%
White
25.0%
Black or African American
8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.2%

Female
20.8%
Male
79.2%

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.