Highland Prep

Charter School 505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland Prep, located in Surprise, Arizona, is a tuition-free, STEM-focused public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes college readiness and a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By maintaining a high-expectations environment, Highland Prep aims to prepare its students not only for university-level coursework but also for leadership roles in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

Beyond its core academics, the school cultivates a structured campus culture that integrates character development with intellectual growth. Highland Prep offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics and specialized clubs, allowing students to pursue well-rounded interests. With its focus on personalized attention and a "college-first" philosophy, the school serves as a popular option for families in the West Valley seeking a disciplined, high-achievement educational setting.

505

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	177
Black	48
Asian	17
Two or More	19
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
235 (46.5%)
Hispanic
177 (35.0%)
Black
48 (9.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.8%)
Asian
17 (3.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Highland Prep (92982)
Phone:	(623)300-8385
Website:	http://highlandprepaz.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 158

Grade 10 128

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 101