Foothills Academy College Preparatory is recognized as one of the premier charter schools in Arizona. Serving grades 1–12, Foothills Academy is approaching its 20th year with its 9th consecutive “Excelling” or "A" designation by the Arizona Department of Education. As a charter school, Foothills Academy is TUITION FREE and over 95% of our graduates pursue college degrees.
Foothills Academy College Prep’s award-winning campus celebrates the desert environment in which we live through energy efficiency, xeriscaping, and architectural integration. One might say that going to school at Foothills Academy is going to school “in” a science experiment!
The small campus affords Foothills students the opportunity to thrive academically while enjoying a safe learning environment that is second to none. The Arizona Department of Education has rated Foothills Academy with an A for the 2011-2012 school year.
Foothills Academy offers a wide range of programs for students of all ages, with varying interests. Whether you enjoy athletics, student council, or after school clubs, there's plenty of opportunity to get involved.
"Foothills Academy was founded to serve academically advanced students who are college-bound and who flourish in a highly personalized learning environment. Our task is to balance student-centered, personalized teaching approaches with the curriculum-centered emphasis of college preparation... [more]
