We had a really good experience with the Kyrene District elementary program but found their middle…read moreschool system lacking in many areas. That is when after much research I choose Chandler Preparatory Academy for my children to attend both middle school and high school. We have been a CPA family for over 4 years. Both children transitioned very well from public school to the Great Hearts culture. It only took about a week for them to get used to the uniforms! I feel that the stricter dress code and restrictions on personal electronics help my children to focus in the classroom and develop better relationships with their teachers and peers. Both children quickly found very positive and encouraging friend groups. We have had no issues with bulling or harassment. Attending CPA through COVID was a godsend as the entire Great Hearts operation was dedicated to getting children safely back into the classroom. Where last year my children were able to attend school in person for 90% of the school year, my neighborhood high school was online for three quarters. I am very satisfied on how CPA mitigated COVID and continues to provide in person education in a post pandemic world. I find the student body to be diverse and vibrant with students from all different backgrounds. There is a high participation of parent involvement. School pride is evident by the cleanliness and orderly nature of the school grounds. Teachers are highly assessable to both students and parents. Each teacher/class offers weekly tutoring hours. Students also have time after lunch to study, attend tutoring, or get some fresh air on the field. There is a robust mentoring program for new students as well as student lead tutoring programs for math and science above what the teachers offer. My children have very different learning styles where school comes easy for one while the other struggles. Through the CPA ESS program, my youngest gets additional support that helps her be successful with the more rigorous curriculum. I do feel that she would have "gotten lost in the shuffle" at Kyrene Middle School but at CPA she gets the support and encouragement she needs to make learning a positive experience. This school focuses on a classical liberal arts curriculum that not only cultivates the hearts and minds of students in the pursuit of Truth, Beauty and Goodness, but also graduates student leaders that are prepared for success at the college level. The school produces a very well rounded student and encourages, through CPA programs, to participate in athletics, music, art, mentorship, and community service. The Great Hearts school system offers transparency on their budgets, fundraising, and operations, which goes to show that the school motto of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness starts at the very top of the organization. You owe it to your children to consider CPA for their secondary education. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions about CPA.

Chandler prep is an awful school if you're anything other than a straight white cisgender person…read more I've seen people get bullied and the staff did nothing. I got threatened to be killed by another student and the assistant headmaster said "that's just how he is". There also aren't any additional options for what you want to explore such as agriculture, mining, engineering, medicine, and other things that are beneficial for going to college. There is no helpful support if you are struggling, and the administration did nothing but harm and ignore the students and push their ideology upon them. There are some incredible teachers still there. Mr. and Mrs. Myers, Ms. Dupee, Dr. Carpenter, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Amorose. But a lot of the best teachers have left the school. It's not worth sending your children here. They don't gain an education that truly prepares them for college and it is not worth your child's mental health and safety to send them here. CPA is not a good school in the long run, even if their test scores are good.

Awesome use of their facility for a wrestling event. Mat monster Summwr Rumble…read more Clean facilities and seating were awesome, and staff were courteous. Thanks for hosting. Good experience

Being the awesome nerd that I am, I had no idea Hamilton High Library was open to the public, and…read moreI'm so glad I discovered it! It's smaller than most libraries I've been to, but it's a great place to go on early weekday hours and on Saturdays. During the week, though, it can get pretty wild with students filling the library to study. It makes me wonder why library hours aren't longer especially until 7 or 8 p.m. on weekdays and at least 5 p.m. on weekends. Libraries had longer hours before COVID, and I really think they should consider bringing them back. Some students simply don't have anywhere else quiet to go and study. I also wish more study rooms were available to reserve throughout the day instead of only having a couple available for booking. And can we please get some soundproof study pods? I had a woman next to me talking VERY loudly on her phone. I eventually had to knock on the wall and respectfully ask her to lower her voice. To be fair, she probably didn't realize how much everyone could hear but I was honestly shocked the space wasn't better soundproofed! Overall, I'm happy I found this library. It's a great community resource, and with longer hours, more study rooms, and some soundproof spaces, it could be even better.

This is a great school. There are growing pains with it being 4 years old, but the leadership has…read moredealt with issues well. Our children are in a great place. The teachers are young and new but also excited and empowered to do more than is expected. We are excited about being a small part of building this school and it's culture. Which currently is awesome. The head master Dr. Mitchell is sincere and forward thinking. He seems to be ever present and always has a kind word for the students. Well done Lightning!

I am being candid because I believe people must speak up when school leaders commit unethical…read morepractices, and worse, when those in executive oversight positions do nothing to hold the principal and assistant headmaster accountable when they commit egregious acts against a student. Our decision to leave Lincoln Prep by the close of the 2024-25 school term was solidified because one of the assistant headmasters pulled students out of class and asked them about our 12 yo daughter's dating status and sexual orientation. He did this as a part of his "investigation" of our year-long harassment grievance. Our daughter was harassed by other students with no consequences to the bullies. We took this immediately to the executive director of upper schools, and he told me that the asst. headmaster should have asked open-ended questions, but that no further action was required. As you might imagine, his response was completely unethical and unacceptable. He also denied my request to have said asst headmaster present at our meeting. This was after several months of trying to work with the principal and asst headmaster on our harassment grievance per the student-parent handbook. Under the principal's "leadership" and the executive director of upper school's oversight, our family has been disrespected and our daugther's safety and care was not a priority. School leaders chose to protect the bullies and their families and dismiss our harassment grievances. We have now filed our grievance with the executive board of directors. GH Lincoln Prep leadership is unethical. We've removed our 3 children from their school system.

Greatest school ever. Teachers are super good and the students are nice I feel like I'm actually…read morelearning something

Daughter's second year at this school. Staff seems to be good. She enjoys it here Haven't had any…read moremajor issues. Afterschool pick up gets a little crowded. Some days its hard to get out of the parking lot because of people parked illegally and blocking the lanes.

My oldest son graduated from Basha and my youngest in currently attending three. I appreciated the…read moreacademic support my son got which resulted in a substantial scholarship. My son that currently attends there loves the school, the teachers and the school culture.

Hooked on learning and fishing! A school of knowledge and adventure. Great school! This school has…read morea great fishing program.

The teachers are really awesome. The football team is also very good and the curriculum that is…read moretaught is awesome.

I have sent two of my daughters to Chandler High school. I have consistently called and tried…read moreeverything I can to help my daughter. She went there and she was so proud and she told me about three girls that were attacking her, and I constantly reported them to everybody, the principal, the person above the principal, the assistant counselor Everyone I wanted to make it know what my daughter went through and she was a happy girl and so proud. No one did anything about it then on top of that thing started going well. She met these guys and she told me that they don't go to Chandler High. They just walked up And they started talking with students and they talk to my daughter. Then my daughter started vaping and doing other things that I don't know about I reported it to the school they never helped and I did it continuously. My daughter quit high school but she still has problems and I don't know what they are, but it came from Chandler High school and I love Chandler. I am proud to live in Chandler, but my daughter has problems that I can't help the school wouldn't watch out for people. It's a open campus. I defend my daughter.

We have been with legacy Chandler for over 10 years and have loved it! The staff is incredible, the…read moreteachers are great - we have never had any issues with communication or events. We are very involved in class parties, volunteer events, field trips, etc - and would recommend this school over and over. This is a traditional school, with traditional values, that is academically accelerated - it's very well rounded in creating a great student atmosphere.

The teachers are excellent at Legacy Traditional School in…read more Chandler!!! It is a close knit community with so many great family activities to attend.

I want to write a review for Dobson Academy. My daughter attended for kindergarten and we…read moreabsolutely loved the faculty and overall school culture. She will be moving on to a gifted school for first grade, but if she had not been accepted into Knox Gifted Academy, I would have happily kept her at Dobson. Her teacher, Mrs. Ambrose, was truly a gem. One of those teachers where you can clearly see how much she loves what she does and how much she cares for her students. Her assistant teacher, Mrs. Padilla, was also amazing! Very involved and always proactive in coming to me with updates or concerns about my daughter, Vivienne. Every morning when you walked into the school, you were greeted with smiles and uplifting music that set a positive tone for the day. It felt like a community where everyone knew your name and genuinely cared. The principal is also very present and involved, which really shows in the school's culture and environment. We will miss this school and are very grateful for the wonderful experience we had there

This last year has been horrible. Most of the staff is unprofessional and they do not handle…read moreconcerning matters. The turnover rate is high and the curriculum is outdated. Leadership is the issue.

i am currently going to this school. i have gotten pretty good grades in my honors classes and i…read moremade my first set of friends this year. we all had pretty much the same classes in 7th grade but now as an 8th grader they put me in no classes with them! not even lunch! i got different teachers as them too even though we all passed with good grades and had honors. i know sometimes you don't always get your way but come on! like these are my first friends and i am socially awkward making it difficult to make more friends. i just want to be in some classes with them since this is my last year at andersen and i want to enjoy it. please consider putting me in some of their classes.

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Great school, all teachers are amazing . Great program for kids who like study. Teachers are very…read moresupportive and work hard for kids success. We love this school! Highly recommend.

The school is literally in the middle of a plaza and these kids just scramble out causing traffic…read more I don't see how it's safe for anyone