Home of the Falcons, Veritas Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school that focuses on cultivating students’ minds and hearts with truth, goodness and beauty. The academy offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Here, students in grades 6-12 are assigned to one of six houses, each named after a historical figure — Homer, Da Vinci, Joan of Arc, Newton, Charlemagne and Washington. As the cornerstone of Veritas Prep, the House system fosters a sense of community and friendly competition unrivaled by most schools.
Like all Great Hearts Academies, the school sets high expectations for students not just in academics but in personal conduct and behavior as well. The faculty follows a classical approach to education, where, beyond the mastery of subjects, students can also learn virtues to make them more responsible citizens.
In addition to athletics and a number extracurriculars in the fine arts, some of the school’s notable programs include the student newspaper, yearbook, the annual Veritas Art Walk, student musical, and the Iliadathon, which is an all-night reading marathon of Homer’s classic epic.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
3102 N 56th St,
Phoenix, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Douglas Minson
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
B+
B
C+
B-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
7
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
22%
State Average
44%
Science
17%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
398:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
White
62.2%
Hispanic
22.2%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Black
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#17
Best Public HS Teachers in Arizona
#21
Best Charter HS in Arizona
#27
Best Public 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
120 Students
Northern Arizona University
79 Students
University of Arizona
73 Students
Grand Canyon University
38 Students
University of San Diego
26 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
19 Students
Chapman University
15 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
14 Students
Pepperdine University
14 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
13 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
27 Students
Business
24 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
Biology
15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
15 Students
Philosophy
15 Students
Mathematics
14 Students
Engineering
13 Students
Computer Science
12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/3/2024
Veritas has been a great experience for me. I have enjoyed the friendships I have made over the years and believe many of us will continue to stay friends throughout college and afterwards. The work was hard, but I endured. Most of the teachers are great and the school always felt safe. I have enjoyed my time at Veritas.
11/16/2022
Veritas is a great school I been there five years I leaned a lot and had a lot great memories. The faculty and teachers are amazing. They really cared about students education and I am grateful that there's teachers helping us and doing the best for us.
5/26/2021
The thing I love most about Veritas is how much it truly feels like a family. Having such a small, close-knit community allows you to form such close friendships with your fellow peers and teachers that you can't get anywhere else. I just wish that there could be a way to integrate modern social issues with the Classical curriculum because I feel as if young people need to be educated about the society that they are preparing to enter and become active parts of.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/20/2025
Veritas was the most horrible school I have gone to in my 15 years of life. I felt like I was being tortured by the teachers and administration and I had no friends. It was awful. Do not send your kids unless you want them to cry every night when they get home.
5/6/2025
Great Hearts Veritas Prep is everything a school should be.Yes, the curriculum is rigorous—but it shapes strong character and sharp minds. I have several children attending, and from the very first day, they noticed something different: the teachers teach. They stand at the front of the room, engage...
4/4/2025
It's sad to feel the need to report the racism that exist at Vertis. My daughter is mixed race and is called the "N" word every day at Veritas. We have made the Principle aware, and the teachers are aware because they hear it daily and do nothing about it. This isn't an issue with my only my daughte...
8/20/2024
My son attended Great Hearts for two long grueling years in high school. Unless your child is an academic robot, this is not the environment you want for him/her. The environment is one of uniformity, that does not allow your child to express individuality. It was stifling, and ultimately, damaging...
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List Price Range
$230K - $8.5M
Homes For Sale
734
Average Home Value
$845,272
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Average Household Income
$103,982
% of College Grads
44.3%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,733 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.0%
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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 3102 N 56th St in Phoenix, AZ. The school has a total enrollment of 792. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $845,272. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ombudsman - Charter East II, Ombudsman - Charter East, Sonoran Science Academy, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep.