This school is good only if your goal is for your child to go to a liberal arts or Ivy league college- provided they are not burned out by then. The curriculum does not prepare our kids for the world they will be entering. They spend years reading the classics, learning latin, poetry etc. but yet have
... Read more no computers, little instruction in communication/writing, typing, spanish, etc. I like the concept of teaching them to be so well rounded but not at the expense of necessities. Our other issue is the lack of teacher certifications and actual teaching experience at an age appropriate level. This is a huge problem. We started here with straight A's from a top charter school and one year at this school ended with C''s and D's, not to mention low self esteem and lower SAT scores. His IQ clearly did not go down...... It was a disaster. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/09
Changes have been made for the better. The education my kids receive is top notch. As with anything new, there have been growing pains. However, I know my kids are getting a great education. KUDOS to Great Hearts for making tough decisions and changes!
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/09
MPA has the potential for being a great school while challenging the students to work to and above their abilities. This being the second year and having grades 6 & 9 added we are seeing it is getting crowded. There was talk of building a larger facility for futur grades, but have heard nothing about
... Read more it recently. The econonmy and fundraising for this may have come to a halt. There will be another grade added next year...where will they put them? This year there were too many teacher turnovers, particularly in the Lit-Com department. The students got shortchanged here and very little Composition was taught in the 7th grade. Tough curriculum but doable if the student studies. Cliques are a serious problem. Good teacher communication. Great Latin and Art teachers. We will be returning as it is still better than the public schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
Mesa Prep is a great school as long as your child does not require any special services. The school is very new, 2006 est. and most of the teachers are new to the Great Hearts system. Some of the grades have had more than one teacher turnover in a year. Very demanding school. Great for well organized
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Posted by a parent on 05/18/09
I have been extremely disappointed with Mesa Prep. The first year was very good, but this school year took a turn for the worse. The academics are amazing, but the teachers are not good. They act like they don't care, and you have almost no support. The kids that go there are no different than at a public
... Read more school, there are cliques, and fights, though more rare it still happens. The school is too small for so many people. I feel that with the absence of Ms. Mercado [former principal] the school has disappointed me. Mesa Prep is basically a smaller high school with AP courses. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
This school has very good academics, and very few cliques
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Posted by a other on 01/28/09
MPA has turned out to be everything that we had wanted in a prep school. Small class sizes, engaging teachers and challenging curriculum. There are plenty of extra curricular activities available despite this being the first year of the school. If you or your child is looking for a school that you just
... Read more drop them off and pick em up everyday, stay at your neighborhood public school. This school has a great sense of community and parents play an active role in the school. If you are looking for a school that will challenge your child academically, look no further than MPA. Read less
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Mesa schools — Mesa Preparatory Academy is located at 6659 E University Dr, Mesa AZ 85205. 6659 E University Dr is in the 85205 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Mesa Preparatory Academy is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Mesa Preparatory Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 8.
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