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
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
5
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%
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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
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
121 Students
Northern Arizona University
80 Students
University of Arizona
72 Students
Grand Canyon University
40 Students
University of San Diego
26 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
19 Students
Chapman University
15 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
14 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
14 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
30 Students
Business
23 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
Biology
16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
15 Students
Philosophy
15 Students
Mathematics
14 Students
Engineering
12 Students
Computer Science
11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2022
This school is a very immersive liberal arts experience. If there was one thing I wish I could change, I would have liked to have had more social activities that weren't weird.
2/17/2022
I love the emphasis on growing a love of learning instead of focusing on test scores. It's an extremely intense school, but I feel well prepared going in to college, and I loved the classes and teachers. Veritas truly focuses on growing a sense of wonder, and inspired us to ask deep questions and discuss with our peers. Typically, there was no pointless/busy work. Physics 2 was definitely a pain though
4/17/2020
I attended Veritas for 9 years. This school has taught me, through schoolwork and other activities, how to be a well rounded woman. The challenging class work and supportive staff have made my high school experience amazing. I have learned through role models such as Aristotle and Socrates how to be virtuous and pious.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
6/24/2024
Veritas Preparatory Academy has been a disappointment on multiple fronts. The administrative staff is unresponsive and often dismissive of parental concerns, making it difficult to address any issues or seek assistance. The teachers, while some are competent, seem generally overworked and unable to...
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Homes For Sale
124
Average Home Value
$847,121
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Household Income
$103,982
% of College Grads
44.3%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,731 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
59.3%
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