Scottsdale Preparatory Academy
7496 E. Tierra Buena Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
C. Diane Bishop, Headmaster
E-mail: cdbishop@scottsdaleprep.org
Phone: 480-776-1970
Fax: 480-776-1975
Website: http://www.scottsdaleprep.org/
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy is a state-chartered public school providing an honors level liberal arts curriculum in the tradition of the finest independent private schools. They are a member of the Phoenix metropolitan Great Hearts Academies network, and offer a complete 6th-12th grade education.
Their liberal arts focus offer students an opportunity to explore a wide variety of classes. Students will gain a basis in subjects including philosophy, natural sciences, mathematics, fine arts, grammar and rhetoric. They also assess students primarily through a written and narrative methods as opposed to grades and percentages.
Classes sizes are kept small (22 or less) to give students every opportunity to excel. Many of the teachers are professionals in their fields and help instill real-life lessons to their students through their lessons.
There are also a large selection of extra-curricular and athletic activities for students of any grade or ability. Their sports teams compete in the Great Hearts League and the Charter Athletics Association.
For complete details and application information, visit the Scottsdale Preparatory Academy website.