GREAT HEARTS ACADEMIES - GLENDALE PREP
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep is a public charter high school that is part of the Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) school district, located in Peoria, AZ with about 538 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.
Glendale Preparatory Academy, part of the Great Hearts Academies network, is a tuition-free, public charter school in Peoria, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is defined by its commitment to a classical liberal arts education, which prioritizes the development of the whole person—intellectually, morally, and aesthetically. Its curriculum is rigorous and traditionally structured, emphasizing the study of the "Great Books," mastery of mathematics and the sciences, and proficiency in foreign languages. By focusing on critical thinking and the Socratic method of instruction, the school aims to cultivate students who are not only academically prepared for university but also equipped with the virtuous habits necessary for a meaningful life.
Beyond its academic core, Glendale Prep fosters a community culture rooted in the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. The school maintains a traditional approach to classroom behavior and expectations, encouraging students to engage deeply with foundational texts and ideas from Western civilization. In addition to their studies, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including fine arts programs and interscholastic athletics, which are designed to complement the rigorous academic schedule. For families seeking a structured, content-rich environment that emphasizes personal character alongside scholastic excellence, Glendale Prep serves as a prominent educational option in the West Valley.
For more information, contact Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep at (623) 889-0822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 889-0822
http://www.glendaleprep.org
GREAT HEARTS ACADEMIES - GLENDALE PREP is a public Charter school in Peoria, AZ with about 538 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - District:
- Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829)
- Total Students:
- 538
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 538 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREAT HEARTS ACADEMIES - GLENDALE PREP is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.8%
- Asian
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 56.1%
- Male
- 43.9%
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.