Veritas Preparatory Academy is a charter school in Phoenix, Arizona centered around classical education and is a member of the Great Hearts Academies charter network.
Serving 795 students in grades 6-12, Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 795 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep's student population of 795 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Black, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 0.57, 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
#203 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
24%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
1%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep's ranking?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is ranked #203 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep often compared to?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Richard Simis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
The graduation rate of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep?
795 students attend Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 - Veritas Prep offer ?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep part of?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is part of VERITAS Preparatory Academy (80992) School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep located?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is located in the Sherwood Towne neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Sherwood Towne.
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