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Start your enrollment application
Open the enrollment application. This is what starts the process.
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A college-preparatory STEM high school in Surprise, Arizona. Engineering, robotics, PLTW pathways, and AP coursework for grades 9 to 12.
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Signature Programs
Our signature programs.
New for 2026-27Aviation Academy
Earn Embry-Riddle college credit in ASCI 121 and 121L. Train on flight simulators on campus. Graduate flight-ready.
Explore Aviation
New for 2026-27Fabrication & Welding
Welding, CNC machining, and advanced manufacturing. Build real products with real tools.
Explore Fabrication & Welding
Project Lead the Way
PLTW pathways in engineering, biomedical, and computer science. College credit while you build.
Explore Engineering
AP & Dual Enrollment
College-level AP courses and dual enrollment. Earn college credit and a weighted GPA before you graduate.
Explore AP & Dual EnrollmentBy the Numbers
Highland Prep by the numbers.
100%
Four-year college and university acceptance
#26
Best high school in Arizona, U.S. News & World Report
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Niche.com overall grade
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Arizona Department of Education rating
93%
Met the SAT college-readiness benchmark
What Families Say
Parents on Highland Prep.
I have never been more impressed by a school. Highland Prep offers my child a rigorous academic program and their curriculum is based on Arizona College and Career Ready Standards. In addition, they have an amazing STEM program, which is partnered with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and counts for dual college enrollment. We are very pleased with HP and look forward to a great four years.
My son is interested in engineering and this school has been a perfect fit for him. Small campus and the faculty and administrators know the kids by name.
I am so grateful that Highland Prep came to Surprise. My son has always been quiet and not very social. Since starting at HP, he's joined several after school clubs and developed many friendships. All of this in addition to a great education and a staff that truly cares about their students! Thank you HP!!
I am grateful to Highland Prep. My son has been a student there for four years. He has been diligent, loves the school, and respects all the teachers and students. He has never had a bad experience; quite the opposite, in fact. I extend my sincere thanks to all the staff at the school for their efforts and excellent treatment of the students. Thank you very much, Highland Prep.
Your Enrollment Path
How to enroll, in four steps.
Highland Prep is a tuition-free public charter school open to Arizona residents. Here is the entire process for incoming freshmen.
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Complete the registration packet
Submit transcripts, proof of Arizona residency, and immunization records. Return to the front office or by email before the posted deadline.
View required documents3
Take the placement tests
All incoming freshmen complete Reading and Math placement tests on the Highland Prep campus.
See testing dates4
Transferring from another school? Highland Prep welcomes transfer students in grades 9 through 12. Start with the same enrollment application above. If you have questions about your grade level or transferring credits, call the front office at 623-300-8385.
Campus Life
Life on our campus.
Athletics, fine arts, twenty-plus clubs, student council, National Honor Society. The classroom is half the experience.
Athletics
Honey Badgers soccer, baseball, track, and more
Fine Arts
Band, choir, drama, visual art
Robotics
SeaPerch, VEX, aerial drones
Clubs
Twenty-plus ways to belong
Service
National Honor Society and Student Council
Tradition
Spirit Week, Senior Banner, Signing Day
Visit Campus
See Highland Prep for yourself.
A campus tour is the best way to know if we are the right fit for your student. About 45 minutes, scheduled around the school day. Parents and students are both welcome.
Latest from Campus
News and upcoming events.
Where Graduates Go
Where our graduates go.
The Class of 2026 earned admission to 125 colleges across 37 states. Click any state to zoom in and see every school.
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$16.9M
In scholarships earned by the Class of 2026
Notable acceptances
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Purdue University
- Virginia Tech
- Fordham University
- Pepperdine University