Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies

Not a parent friendly school. Pulling my son out after one year. There are numerous schools better than this one and nationally ranked. Would not recommend this school, they think too highly of themselves and unrightfully so.

This school is amazing. The only thing is that some of the teachers aren't very good and for some reason still have jobs.

This is an excellent school for high-achieving self-learners with no behavioral problems. Academically rigorous and challenging, but it is not for every student. If you have to prompt your child to do homework, this is not the school for them.

A wonderful school, the IB system develope the potential of each student.

This is truly a great school. I strongly recommend.

I am happy that I got to be apart of the learning, fun and get to be educated at this fantastic school. All of the teachers are great and Mr. Crispin is the best he is fun and very nice. this is why I like this school.

This is a wonderful school.

The school is awesome. I go there.

amazing opportunities and learned so much more than other kids in my grade at other schools

I love it. The teachers are incredible, sometimes tough, sometimes fun, and all the people at the school are nice. Mr. Crispin is awesome!

Amazing Education. They are preparing students to succeed at the next level. There is no hand holding and children are encouraged to display a bias toward action. The teachers can be a little tough and the younger kids. However, it is clear that they are encouraging them to become self-sufficient and to embrace all aspects of accountability.

If it were possible to rank this 10 stars, I would. Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies isn't top ranked by mistake. Their academics are superior to any other school. Academics are rigorous as teachers prepare students for the IB program. Whether or not you choose to follow up with the IB program is up to you after attending MAAS. While you are here, be prepared to work hard but to love every minute of it. You will learn a new language: Chinese or Spanish. You will learn to play an instrument. The staff is the best by far! They are excited to teach, and the students are eager to learn. Many of the staff come early and stay late after school to assist students with extra help and tutoring. They also run several before- and after-school clubs.

Everyone one at the Academy is great from the Principal, Bob Crispin, to the front office staff, the cafeteria crew, and even our custodians are the best in the district. The whole environment is welcoming and fun. There are clubs galore: choir, NJHS, NAL, math, robotics, computer, audio visual and broadcasting, art, creative writing, band and orchestra, etc. Our music program is stupendous with incredibly gifted and enthusiastic teachers. If sports are really important, you can still participate on team sports at the local junior high which is adjacent to the campus. There really is something for everyone here.

After having 6 children attend 5 different Mesa Public Schools, we have found the greatest school in the district. We have loved all our schools, but there is something extra special about Mesa Academy. Come find out for yourself.

Mesa Academy is an excellent school. I know I will be prepared for high school and eventually college because I am going to this school. It involves IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum, which encourages world view. The teachers are amazing, but the Chinese department needs a bit of work. Other than that, the teachers are friendly and encouraging, and the principal is very personable. Teachers also help with time management skills, a good work ethic, and readiness for the future. The homework is not too overwhelming if you pay attention during class. This school really is one in a million.