Each year, the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona State Board of Education releases a state report card that gives a snapshot of how Arizona schools are performing by assigning a letter grade based on various factors, including core class proficiency, graduation rates, and more. While all of our 6-12 prep schools earned high marks, averaging A-ratings, Chandler Prep holds the distinguished position […] Read More »

Four seniors from Chandler Prep’s Class of 2025 have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists. Amelia Locery, Andrew Nguyen, Robin Teske, and Joshua Tong have each been recognized as one of the highest scoring entrants of the PSAT, qualifying them for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program as semifinalists of over 1.5 million entrants. They will be continuing on in the National Merit Scholarship competition […] Read More »

By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer at Rio Salado College – a Maricopa Community College For the past decade, Great Hearts Academies has welcomed Rio Salado College educator preparation students into their classrooms. In fact, Great Hearts is the largest employer of Rio’s Teacher in Residence (TIR) candidates. At least 60 Rio alumni have taught on […] Read More »

The holidays are quickly approaching. While we may only be in October, Great Hearts is looking ahead to the holiday season to find student artwork to grace the cover of our annual Holiday Card. Throughout the years, the selected artwork featured on the cover of the card vividly display holiday cheer, warmth, and happiness through […] Read More »

This week, Max Bruns, a senior at Arete Preparatory Academy, a Great Hearts academy in Gilbert, has been nominated for The Arizona Republic’s High School Boys’ Athlete of the Week for his remarkable cross-country performance. According to Athletic Director Todd Conklin, Bruns has long been a leader on and off the track, and his latest achievement reinforces his legacy at Arete […] Read More »