Recognition
Arizona Board of Regents Recognizes Highland Prep for Outstanding FAFSA Completion
Highland Prep Exceeds 75% FAFSA Completion Rate, Earning Top State Honors
May 15, 2026
News
What's happening at Highland Prep.
Student achievements, program milestones, and press coverage, from a groundbreaking in Surprise to a first state championship.
Latest News
Latest news.
Achievements, milestones, and what our students and teachers are up to, straight from Highland Prep.
STEM
Highland Prep Unveils Cutting-Edge Full-Motion Flight Simulator
Highland Prep Welcomes Elite Redbird FMX Simulator to Power New Aviation Program
May 15, 2026
STEM
Three Highland Prep Aerial Drone Teams Advance to Regional Championship
Three Highland Prep Aerial Drone Teams Set to Compete in San Diego Regional Championship
April 14, 2026
STEM
Highland Prep Announces New Aviation and Welding Programs for Fall 2026
Highland Prep Expands Dual-Enrollment and Technical Offerings for Fall 2026
April 14, 2026
STEM
Highland Prep Zero Robotics Team Conclude Season Among World's Elite Space Coders
Highland Prep Among Elite Few Worldwide to Reach 2026 Zero Robotics Tournament Finals
March 16, 2026
STEM
Highland Prep Students Earn Prestigious RECF Industry Certification
Highland Prep Students Reach Major Milestone in Engineering Mastery
February 13, 2026
In the Press
In the press.
Highland Prep in the news. A look at how local and statewide outlets have covered our students, programs, and milestones in Surprise.
Academics
Surprise charter school unveils full-motion flight simulator
Highland Prep unveiled a Redbird FMX full-motion flight simulator on campus, giving students in the new aviation program an immersive cockpit experience and loggable hours toward a pilot's license.
Surprise Independent · May 2026
Recognition
Regents recognize Surprise charter school for FAFSA rate
Local coverage of the Arizona Board of Regents recognizing Highland Prep for surpassing the state FAFSA completion goal, reaching 75 percent in the school's first graduating senior class.
Surprise Independent · May 2026
Recognition
ABOR recognizes 2025-2026 AZ FAFSA Challenge winners
Highland Prep was named among the Arizona high schools to reach the 50 by Fall Challenge stretch goal of 75 percent FAFSA completion, as the state ranked fourth in the nation for year over year growth.
Arizona Board of Regents · May 14, 2026
Video
Flying into the future: Highland Prep aviation academy
Arizona Midday on 12 News features Highland Prep's aviation academy and the hands-on flight training that gives students a head start toward a pilot's license.
12 News (Arizona Midday)
Academics
Highland Prep sends 3 STEM teams to regionals
Highland Prep advanced three student STEM teams to regional competition, a showcase of the depth of the school's robotics and engineering programs.
Surprise Independent · Spring 2026
Academics
Zero Robotics team reaches worldwide finals
Highland Prep's Zero Robotics team earned a place in the worldwide finals of the NASA and MIT programming tournament, a stage reached by only a select group of schools around the world.
Surprise Independent · February 2, 2026
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