Arizona State University Preparatory Academy

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Arizona State University Preparatory Academy (also known as ASU Preparatory Academy or ASU Prep) is a public charter university-preparatory school network; it consists of K-12 schools chartered by Arizona State University. [1]

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As of August 2021, ASU Prep's network of tuition-free charter schools include about 3,300 students in four metro Phoenix locations, plus ASU Prep Digital, a K–12 online school that reaches out to over 42,000 nationwide and global learners. [2] ASU Prep's campus school locations include:

Curriculum

ASU Preparatory Academy includes K-12 curriculum as well as college-level extension classes from Arizona State University. [3] [ better source needed ] The schools are accredited by Cognia, and some of them are STEM-certified. [4]

History

ASU Preparatory Academy was originally founded as University Public Schools, Inc. (UPSI). In 2008 it opened its first campus in Mesa, Arizona. In 2009, the school moved onsite at ASU Polytechnic. The school later became known as ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic. [5]

In 2009, ASU Prep opened its downtown Phoenix location in collaboration with the Phoenix Elementary School District. [6]

In 2016, a third location opened in Casa Grande, Arizona, in collaboration with Barça Residency Academy. [7] [8]

In 2017, ASU Prep launched ASU Prep Digital, built on the same college preparatory framework with class offerings all online for part–time or full–time high school students anywhere in the world. In 2020, ASU Prep Digital expanded to also include grades K-8. [9] [10] The digital school's office is with its corporate office in Tempe, Arizona. [11]

In 2018, ASU Prep announced its merger with Phoenix Collegiate Academy, beginning operations of the ASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix Primary/Intermediate and ASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix High School campuses. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "List of ASU Sponsored Schools". Charter Schools Authorized by ASU. Arizona State University.
  2. ↑ "ASU Prep network expands reach locally, around the world". ASU News. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  3. ↑ "ASU Digital Prep offers college-level classes to high school students". The State Press . Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  4. ↑ "Cognia - Find Accredited Institutions". www.advanc-ed.org.
  5. ↑ Vanek, Corina. "ASU charter school graduates first class". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
  6. ↑ Ciaramella, Sierra (2018-12-19). "ASU Prep, PESD reach lease agreement". Chamber Business News. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  7. ↑ Writer, KEVIN REAGAN Staff. "ASU Prep to open CG school". PinalCentral.com. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  8. ↑ "ASU Prep Casa Grande partners with top soccer club in residential academy". ASU News. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  9. ↑ "New ASU online school integrates high school, university courses". ASU News. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  10. ↑ "ASU Prep Digital now offers full-time K–8 virtual school option". ASU News. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  11. ↑ "Cognia - Institution Summary". www.advanc-ed.org.
  12. ↑ "ASU Prep expands into South Phoenix in merger with Phoenix Collegiate Academy". ASU News. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2021-08-25.


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