Serving more than 400 students in eighth through twelfth grades, ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is one of three schools in the ASU Preparatory Academy District. The Academy’s mission is to prepare its students for college using a rigorous curriculum and access to ASU’s college courses.
The school uses a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) based curriculum to prepare its students for college-level courses and real-world experiences. Students are allowed to take two ASU college-level courses each semester without cost, giving them college course experience as well as a head start in credits.
The school is dedicated to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for each student. They believe that a strong school community leads to academic success. To create a strong community feel, the school encourages its parents to take on an active role in their child's academic path. It is dedicated to providing the students with a hands-on education, reflecting life after school.
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School
Charter High School
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Grade 9-12
7350 Innovation Way S,
Mesa, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Chrystal Keller
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A
B-
B+
C+
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
22
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
630
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
23%
State Average
44%
Science
14%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
275:1
Student Diversity
Male
59.4%
Female
40.6%
Hispanic
44.5%
White
35.8%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Native American
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#27
Best College Prep Public HS in Arizona
#33
Best Charter HS in Arizona
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
349 Students
Northern Arizona University
235 Students
University of Arizona
191 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
129 Students
Grand Canyon University
99 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
77 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
74 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
67 Students
University of San Diego
45 Students
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
43 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
55 Students
Psychology
33 Students
Biology
30 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
23 Students
Engineering
22 Students
Nursing
21 Students
Mechanical Engineering
21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
20 Students
Computer Software Engineering
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/10/2025
For my sophomore year here I had little to no friends at this school. I would sit alone at lunch and have no one to talk to at lunch or after school. I am now in my junior year at this school and there is a dramatic difference. I have a nice friend group,my studies are doing tremendously better. I feel like your school social level and school involvement has a huge impact on your studies and motivation for you to keep going.
5/3/2023
okay overall, did not feel accommodated for as much as I would have liked. struggled with some learning problems and did not feel like I was helped according to my 404 plan
2/19/2023
I have been at this school for all of high school. Freshman year, was rough, there were a lot of things going on involving students as well as faculty. When covid hit, the school went through "reconstruction". There was the new staff and the way the school ran changed as well. As a senior overall, the thing I loved the most is the academic options as well as the teachers. The teachers and counselors I have been very understanding of what I need in order to excel as a student. I also like how small the school is. personally, it makes me feel like I will always have somebody. If there is one thing I could change it would be the way staff handles issues. There are times when I feel like the just "Brush it off" because they don't want to be addressed but who knows, I'm only a student.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/30/2025
My student is a junior at ASU prep. We tried chandler schools and QC schools and they were awful. This school is a vast improvement and their SPED program is fantastic. They’re a small school with a supportive environment and they deal with bullying well.The downside is there’s a lot of last minute...
3/25/2025
The school has shifted away from actual teaching and learning, and instead is pushing their online learning. There is a reason students here are attending school in person and not online. The school claims to prepare you for college, and proceeds to blindly give you work that the administrators have...
10/27/2023
You are nothing but a number here. Do not enroll. They lie to get you in the door. The counselors do not support the students and they are not honest. My daughter should be going into another set of courses but they now "don't have seats available". Weird how she's been enrolled all semester and the...
8/19/2023
Such a great school. Teachers and staff are so supportive and interactive with the community. School is patrolled by campus police so very safe. There a variety of after school activities. My fav part is how active the PTSO is in putting together community events.
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Map
About Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
List Price Range
$499K - $1M
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$689,396
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
76%
Household Income
$75,897
% of College Grads
39.7%
Median Age
25
Average House Size
2,372 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
97.9%
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ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 7350 Innovation Way S in Mesa, AZ. The school has a total enrollment of 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $689,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage Academy, Higley High School, Evit - Higley High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School.