About
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (PCPA) is a charter high school accredited by COGNIA, an organization that evaluates K-12 public, private, charter, and digital schools to ensure they meet established standards for educational quality.
As a public charter high school, Phoenix College Preparatory Academy adheres to the open enrollment policies prescribed by the Arizona Department of Education. PCPA does not charge tuition for high school classes. Students in good academic standing may also qualify for free college tuition.
Why attend our academy?
- Individualized instruction from state-certified and/or highly qualified teachers in a small class setting
- Obtain your high school diploma
- Join in community college extra-curricular activities & organizations
- Access to college resources and facilities, including free tutoring
- May qualify to receive free tuition for college courses at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy is a free public high school and does not require any citizenship or immigration status information or documentation to enroll students into high school classes. Students are not required to take college courses and are enrolled on a first-come, first-served, basis
Students at our academy attend classes on the high school campus and in addition to those resources, students have access to the college's computer labs, libraries, and other services and facilities. PCPA students have the opportunity to interact with community college students as well.
PCPA maintains the highest academic standards to ensure students meet all state requirements for a high school diploma. It is also possible that by graduation, students can complete several community college courses and or earn an Associate Degree.
Our Vision
To empower successful, productive members of the community.
- Nurture a growth mindset
- Communicate and maintain high expectations
- Practice and support self-advocacy and integrity
- Create a collaborative community
- Provide a safe and positive learning environment
- Support an atmosphere where all are valued
- Earn and maintain an A letter grade
- Parents/guardians will be provided with a minimum of three annual events that support their child’s education
- 85% enrollment into a college, trade school, or career readiness training upon graduation.
The faculty at PCPA has verified that the school’s objectives are consistent with the curricular guidelines established by the Arizona Department of Education. The following educational outcomes receive priority:
- High standards of literacy, demonstrated by performance levels in both written and oral expression
- Technological competence
- Mathematical confidence and skill
- Research skills
- The ability to examine world problems in and from a global perspective
We intend to create a campus where the values of integrity, critical thinking, communication, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and being a resilient achiever are embraced and practiced by all members of the campus community.
Our faculty members work collaboratively in curriculum development, relating and linking content across the disciplines, and in providing broad-based academic and experiential assessment opportunities to support student success.
Our students flourish at PCPA by utilizing effective self-management while working toward sound personal & academic goals. Through their efforts, they will show they are aware that a college preparatory school requires high standards of work ethic,& academic accomplishment, and personal responsibility, in order to prevail.
Notice of Public Meetings
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, PC Preparatory Academy hereby states that all notices of the meetings of PC Preparatory Academy will be posted at 3310 N. 10th Ave, in the OSE Building administration offices at OSE-105 and on the MCCCD Governing Board webpage.
The physical location is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Such notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting, and will include an agenda or information concerning the manner in which the public may obtain an agenda for the meeting. For questions regarding public meetings, contact the Governing Board Assistant Elza Macias, 480-731-8125, Executive Assistant Sr. to the Governing Board.