Founded in 1996 as one of the first public charter schools in the valley, Tempe Preparatory Academy serves about 450 students in sixth through twelfth grade.
Here, the faculty and staff follow the academy’s mission to “educate students for the lifelong pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty.” Unlike in most schools, Tempe Prep students in grades 9-11 are required to perform at least 10 hours of community service and seniors must complete and defend a thesis in order to graduate — all in an effort to deepen character and foster career-minded individuals.
Through a rigorous curriculum centered in the Western tradition, students also learn to think critically, both in academics and the fine arts. And as a result, academy students earn stellar test scores in reading and math that are more than twice the state averages, helping Tempe Prep to rank as one of the top high schools in Arizona.
In addition to daily classes, students can pursue passions in more than 30 school clubs, ranging from choir and debate to Math Society and robotics, while aspiring athletes can compete in a dozen interscholastics, from football to swimming.
Tempe Preparatory Academy also hosts a calendar of spirit weeks, school dances, out-of-state field trips, and student concerts to keep Tempe Prep Knights active and engaged all year long.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1251 E Southern Ave,
Tempe, AZ
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Wayne Porter
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24%
State Average
48%
Science
75%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
224:1
Student Diversity
Female
53%
Male
47%
White
53.5%
Hispanic
27.8%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
1.6%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Public HS Teachers in Arizona
#6
Best Public MS Teachers in Arizona
#10
Best Charter MS 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
119 Students
Northern Arizona University
83 Students
University of Arizona
81 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
42 Students
University of San Diego
34 Students
University of Southern California
27 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott
24 Students
Stanford University
20 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
19 Students
Grand Canyon University
18 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
29 Students
Biology
19 Students
Psychology
18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
18 Students
Computer Science
17 Students
Political Science and Government
16 Students
Mechanical Engineering
15 Students
Nursing
13 Students
Engineering
11 Students
Economics
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/21/2024
Tempe Prep has been an excellent place to prepare their students for success. They have an amazing faculty of adults who care about our future. The school developed more and more each day. Showing up to school everyday has been taught me many life challenges and lessons. I can not wait to see my future contributions throughout Tempe Prep.
10/3/2023
I have been attending Tempe Prep since 6th grade. It has been a wonderful experience, I have truly grown as a person and I've learned many important skills and talents.
4/30/2023
I have attended TPA since the 6th grade, and now am a senior. This school truly creates a love of learning and a deeper appreciation of education. These teachers strive for each student's success and knowledge.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2025
I have attended this school for 6 years now and It has been so good! The teachers are respectful and kind and offer so much support to students. I love learning something new every day. Many times I am challenged, but it helps me grow and pushes me to do my best. The community is so uplifting and su...
12/10/2024
Tempe Preparatory Academy is truly an exceptional school that stands out among the rest. I value the rigor and rewarding academics, dedicated faculty, and vibrant community. The curriculum teaches many great literary works that are taught to challenge the minds of students and cultivate their critic...
12/8/2024
Tempe Preparatory Academy is a very well acclaimed school, and for good reason. The curriculum is designed to be both challenging to students, and representative of a college experience, thus preparing a student as they continue to areas of higher education. The teachers and administrative staff are...
12/5/2024
I am currently a junior and I can not recommend this school enough. The liberal arts method of teaching has prepared me for college and I am excited to finish off my high-school career here. The teachers and students are respectful and the learning environment allows me to focus on my studies. Every...
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List Price Range
$237K - $899K
Homes For Sale
84
Average Home Value
$516,711
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Household Income
$89,540
% of College Grads
48.4%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,757 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.7%
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