Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa's student population of 448 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
448 students
School Rankings
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
70%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa's ranking?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa?
The graduation rate of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa?
448 students attend Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa offer ?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa part of?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is part of Freedom Preparatory Academy (1000979) School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa located?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is located in the Highland Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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