Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep

About Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep

Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep is a network of public charter schools that provide an outstanding education to students in grades K-12. Located in Arizona, the school is committed to providing a classical liberal arts education that focuses on the development of the whole student. At Arete Prep, students are taught to think critically, to read and write with clarity and precision, and to develop a love for learning. The school also emphasizes the importance of developing character and virtues, such as courage, justice, and temperance. Through a rigorous curriculum that is based on the Great Books, students are challenged to become life-long learners and to develop a deep understanding of the world around them. Arete Prep also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and the arts. With its commitment to excellence, Arete Prep is an ideal choice for students seeking an excellent education.

Address:	4525 E. Baseline Road Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone:	(480) 222-4233
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Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	556 students

Overview Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep

Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep serves 556 students in grades 6-12.
Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep

Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies – Arete Prep is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.