A Quality School
About
A Quality School
A free public charter school preparing students for the challenges & choices of the 21st century — pathways to success in a safe and nurturing small-school environment.
At Peoria Accelerated High School, students can:
- Receive a high-quality education based on Arizona standards from a Cognia-accredited school
- Choose from morning or afternoon classes to fulfill graduation requirements — classes are Monday–Thursday; Fridays are for credit recovery classes, tutoring, field trips, college tours, or clubs
- Earn credit for on-the-job experience through work-credit, volunteer or community service
- Have the choice of many flexible schedules — students choose the time they start school: 8:00 AM or 9:55 AM
- Accelerate their graduation date through flexible scheduling and for-credit programs — taking extra classes to earn up to 10 credits each year
- All 9th-grade students that earn seven or more credits receive a free Chromebook when returning as 10th graders
- Earn Tiny Tokens as part of our PRIDE system, which can be used to buy snacks, gear, school supplies, and electronics
- Most students are eligible to apply and attend West-MEC (limited transportation provided)
- School bus transportation is provided to El Mirage, Surprise, and Glendale
Peoria Accelerated High School offers its students a wide variety of exciting opportunities and innovative classes. Enrichment courses provide for career development and specialization, enhancing a quality core academic curriculum aligned with Arizona Common Core Standards.