Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa

Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is an alternative public charter virtual school serving grades K-12 in Gilbert, Arizona, with 262 students. The school has seen a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate, rising from 50% in 2021-2022 to 78.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, outpacing the state average.

While Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa's graduation rates have improved, its academic performance in other areas lags behind nearby schools. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state averages, particularly in the higher grade levels. For example, in 11th grade, the school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math are 56% and 33%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 40% and 32%. The school's science proficiency rates are also lower than the state averages, with only 14% of 11th graders and 13% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the AzSCI test. When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as BASIS Mesa, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa's academic performance is significantly lower across all grade levels.

As a virtual school, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa may face unique challenges in delivering effective instruction and supporting student engagement, which could contribute to its lower academic performance compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Additionally, the lack of data on free and reduced-price lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity of the student population and whether the school is effectively serving students from disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school's commitment to improving graduation rates is a positive sign, the continued underperformance in academic proficiency suggests that the school may need to implement more targeted interventions and support systems to help students succeed.