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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep

#16 in Best Public High Schools in Arizona
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 6-12
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 52 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    A+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A-
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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is a top rated, public, charter school located in Phoenix, AZ. It has 699 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 64% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.
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Address
3102 N. 56th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Telephone
(602) 263-1128
Website
veritasprep.greatheartsacademies.org

Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
70%
Percent Proficient - Math
64%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1280
37 responses
Average ACT
28
19 responses
AP Enrollment
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C+
  2. Good for Families
    B
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$52,080
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$954
National
$949
Median Home Value
$197,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Field Day
    56%
  • Beowulf Night or Iliadathon
    22%
  • Homecoming
    11%
  • Homecoming,
    11%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
699
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
34.8%
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.7 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.7 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.7 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,294/ year
National
$12,239
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
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Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Reviews

52 reviews
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The academics, school culture, and teachers are unmatched. The wonderful curriculum ensures that every student is prepared for college or whatever lies ahead of them. Exposure to great books and ideas teaches students how to think, rather than what to think. This school is definitely not for those who want a traditional high school experience, but the Veritas experience is generally considered far more valuable by students who choose to attend. The only problems at the school are due to its hasty growth and the occasional conflicts between the school's original message and new changes implemented by Great Hearts. I could not recommend Veritas enough for anyone who is searching for a unique education dedicated to developing students as human beings pursuing truth, beauty, and goodness.
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Veritas is everything you could ask for in a charter school - the curriculum centers around the greatest minds of the Western world and pushes the students to explore the classical schools of thought. The faculty is supremely friendly and always willing to make time to work with students. The athletics are still up-and-coming but have made huge leaps in recent years. Overall, the school works to nurture its students into great hearted people dedicated to the good, the true and the beautiful.
The academics encourage you to think critically instead of regurgitating answers. I have learned how to think analytically through all of my classes, and I have been able to summarize arguments in a concise manner. The teachers are great; they love what they do, and it shows every single day. My teachers are able to make difficult concepts easy to grasp by making students discover the answers by means of questions. The students work in a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and selflessness. I made the decision to go to this school in the sixth grade, and looking back, it is the most influential decision that I have ever made.