When I take the time to go to the school to ask a question or discuss an issue, I always come away satisfied that the proper course to solve the problem will be taken. I have two children there now and hope they will want to continueto attend there. There are a couple of teachers who could be a little
... Read more kinder in their attitudes towards the children but overall I am satisfied. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/09
I have all my children attending this school from the grade level of elementary to high school. The year my daughter was entering high school, the thought did occur to enter her in a public high school until......i actually visited one. I am not bashing public high schools, I am just saying it is not
... Read more for everyone. I am very content with the performance my daughter has shown and there is a more of a 'one on one' with teachers and staff. The safe environment alone is a load off my mind. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
I wonder what school some of these negative parents have their kids in, because some of these comments are bizarre. The high school has a 99% rating on passing the aims. You don't get that kind of education from packets. They do allow students to do credit recovery with packest from a local certified
... Read more educational agency to make up credits they didn't acquire from their previous school but that is it. This is an awesome school, with a very safe, supportive enviornment and the teacher turnover is only due to teachers who can't meet their high standards like goals of 90% meets and exceeds on the aims. This school is the school to watch. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
this is school is a one of a kind because it helps me and my peers understand the work easier and easier to understand
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Posted by a student on 10/15/08
The school and its leadership provide excellent communication to parents. My questions have always been addressed when I specifically asked to meet with administration. The Jr. High and High Schools provide a viable positive option to other schools that are overcrowded in the area. The faculty is
... Read more is professional and corteous. Academic rigor is being developed and a priority. My students enjoy their school and thrive within this school community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
Wonderful environment due to the foundation built by leaders, teachers, and staff on Jesus Christ who will open the doors to endless opportunities for all the children who strive to please God.
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
I am a former student, who can testify that this school was terrible. The administration was horrible, inconsistent, and unable to provide and solid guidance. Although some teachers did know what they were doing, I felt that I wasted 2 years of my life there, academically speaking.
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Posted by a student on 04/17/08
The School is great because the leadership is great. Beginning with Dr. Ybarra all the way down to the custodial staff, the school sets the example for the child.
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/08
HPA has grown exponentially in the few years since its founding and there have been some growing pains along the way. There are still some poor areas, but the school has really come far this year in the quality of the teachers and it shows in the test scores. The school is very good at handling problems
... Read more so long as you speak to the correct people. Don't be afraid to take things directly to the administration! Give HPA another year and it will be one of the best in Yuma. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/08
We enrolled our children at HPA because the school boasted on it's emphasis on core studies and strict discipline. However, this school has proven to be lacking in leadership, teacher quality and discipline. I am very disappointed with the inability of the leadership to provide an environment conducive
... Read more for learning. I do not recommend this school at all. Read less
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Yuma schools — Harvest Preparatory Academy is located at 197 S Main St, Yuma AZ 85364. 197 S Main St is in the Yuma Townsite neighborhood and 85364 ZIP code in Yuma, AZ The school district for Harvest Preparatory Academy is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Harvest Preparatory Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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