Glendale Preparatory Academy is a Public Charter high-school and middle-school in Peoria, Arizona. It is part of Great Hearts Academies. The curriculum emphasizes the Liberal Arts and has seminar-based classes and honors level courses.
Serving 626 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep's student population of 626 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
15%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
1%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep is ranked #181 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Peoria by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep?
626 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep is part of Glendale Preparatory Academy (89829) School District.
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