South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy serves about 300 children in kindergarten through fourth grade with a modern campus in the South Mountain neighborhood. The academy is a non-profit, tuition-free public charter school with open enrollment.
Here, the faculty follow a mission dedicated to building a strong foundation of character in all of their students with a set of core values including trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Even though students are in elementary school, the academy integrates teaching methods focused on life-long learning and college and career readiness.
In the classroom, the curriculum incorporates STEAM learning principles. South Phoenix Prep elevates visual and performing arts education into the overall student experience. Students can build creative and social skills in theater, music, multimedia art, photography, graphics, and in a range of dance styles from ballet to lyrical dance.
On the athletics front, the elementary school focuses on fundamental skills that will help students develop better physical fitness from improving hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness to throwing and catching techniques. Although no extracurricular team sports are offered at these lower grade levels, students can enjoy friendly competitive games in the course of their physical education.
The academy also offers free transportation with several bus routes throughout the South Mountain area.
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy
School Details
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
21%
State Average
44%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
317:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Hispanic
47.1%
Black
37.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
White
5.3%
Native American
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/17/2024
Over the years, the school’s communication has been awful, with simple lesson plans, unmotivated staff, and numerous safety issues. They said clear backpacks would be required for safety, but that rule isn't enforced. The school's academic performance speaks for itself. They only care about students...
1/11/2019
The curriculum is rigorious and in line with the Arizona College and Readiness Standards. It has an excellent opportunities for growth and learning. A fantastic Arts and Technology curriculum. All students have regular access to chrome books. Mrs. Wahl is the most amazing dance teacher. Mr. Gains is...
1/11/2019
The administration, teachers, staff, parents and students all make this school a great place to be. The number one word to describe the school is inclusive. The entire school community works together to make sure everyone from students, to teacher, to parents, even our janitorial staff feels include...
1/11/2019
Such a great school! Keep up the good work!
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Map
About South Mountain
List Price Range
$220K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
302
Average Home Value
$388,605
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,037 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Hayden Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Highline Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
El Reposo Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Nevitt Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Esteban Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Esteban Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Hermoso Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Francisco Highland Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Grayson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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