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TPA is a Blue Ribbon School
The United States of America Department of Education recognized five schools in Arizona with the prestigious Blue Ribbon schools award. Tempe Prep received this recognition in September 2008.
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About TPA :: TPA Profile
Tempe Preparatory Academy is a public, independently operated charter school with an open admissions policy. It serves a student population of up to 340 sixth through twelfth graders. The Academy is a traditional liberal arts school with small classes, a student/teacher ratio of 22 to 1, and an advanced core curriculum designed for college-bound students. The school requires a common and rigorous sequence of courses for all students; there are no electives (except some choice in foreign language study). All students are required to complete 30 hours of Community Service for graduation.
Graduation Requirements
All students are required to pass Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test in order to graduate. 100% of TPA students pass AIMS.
| Subject - | Credits - |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 |
| Social Science | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 |
| Science | 4.0 |
| Foreign Language | 4.0 |
| Fine Arts | 4.0 |
| Community Service | 0.25 |
| Total Credits Required to Graduate | 24.25 |
Academic Honors - Class of 2010
- 5 National Merit Semi-Finalists
- 5 National Merit Commended
- 4 National Hispanic Scholars
Tempe Prep’s students score near the highest in Maricopa County on standardized exams. The school was one of only three schools in the state to receive the “Excelling” rating from the Arizona Department of Education during the first year ratings were awarded.
Policies and Philosophy
- The school reports all serious cases of discipline to other high schools and colleges.
- TPA has chosen to focus on our rigorous, integrated liberal arts curriculum rather than offer Advance Placement or International Baccalaureate programs.
- Our school believes in the growth of leaders through accomplishments; we do not have student council or class officers.
5 Year Test Scores 2006-2010
The test scores in this table reflect the best scores, possibly across multiple tests. For the SAT, the best Critical Reading and the best Math scores are added for an individual student. The Median Range reflects the middle 50% of test scores.
| Test - | Median Range - | Median - | Number Tested - |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT (CR+Math) | 1180/1375 | 1280 | 204 |
| ACT (Composite) | 25/30 | 28 | 124 |