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Highland Prep
Charter High School
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Grade 9-12
15600 W Hearn Rd,
Surprise, AZ
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
A
A-
B
B
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
19
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
21%
State Average
44%
Science
43%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
429:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
White
46.5%
Hispanic
37.2%
Black
7.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#20
Best College Prep Public HS in Arizona
#25
Best Charter HS in Arizona
#36
Best Public HS Teachers in Arizona
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Arizona University
247 Students
Arizona State University
210 Students
Grand Canyon University
137 Students
University of Arizona
131 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
83 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
50 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
48 Students
California State University - Northridge
38 Students
University of San Diego
37 Students
University of Utah
34 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
43 Students
Computer Science
42 Students
Psychology
37 Students
Biology
31 Students
Nursing
30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Engineering
24 Students
Mechanical Engineering
23 Students
Aerospace Engineering
19 Students
Criminology
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/28/2025
I'm going into my 3rd year at highland prep and I've really loved it. Despite it being so small, highland prep gives the students so many one on one advantages and lots of college and university opportunities. I love it here.
3/26/2025
My experience when I first came to Highland Prep was good freshman year but expect to have harder classes in different grades. Overall, the experience isn't bad, the only part is the food during lunch because there have been multiple complaints about stomach problems after eating the food, and the food doesn't look edible.
2/24/2025
This is my first year at Highland Prep in Surprise, and I feel it does its job to prepare me for college already. We did tests to determine which classes would fit us best, and it offers honor classes for students who are at that level of learning and learn fast.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/29/2025
Graduating from Highland Prep feels surreal, but I’m super grateful for the experience. The teachers actually care and are always willing to help, which made a big difference for me. It’s a small school, so you really get to know people and feel part of a community. It wasn’t always easy, but it def...
9/19/2024
Highland Prep is awesome! The teachers are super nice and helpful, and the classes are challenging but fun. I love the small class sizes and the supportive community.
9/17/2024
Highland Prep was an amazing experience! The teachers were so supportive and the classes were challenging but fun. I made so many great friends and I'm so grateful for my time at Highland Prep.
9/17/2024
As a parent, I've been thrilled with my child's experience at Highland Prep. The teachers are caring, engaging, and truly invested in their students' success. The academic standards are high, and my child is constantly challenged and learning new things. The school's facilities are also top-notch, a...
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Map
List Price Range
$285K - $1M
Homes For Sale
1,824
Average Home Value
$447,686
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
$97,337
% of College Grads
31.3%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,112 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Wisdom Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Veramonte Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Mark Coronado Park
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Surprise Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Rancho Gabriela Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kingswood Parke HOA Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Sierra Montana Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Dick McComb / Surprise Farms Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Mosaic Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Highland Prep is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 15600 W Hearn Rd in Surprise, in the Surprise neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 515 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Highland 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 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $447,686. Discover additional schools in the area, like American Leadership Academy Surprise, Imagine Prep at Surprise, Paradise Honors High School, and more. Learn more about what Surprise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Prep.