The rationale of the Early College Experience at the school - and at all AAEC campuses - is the scheduling of students into appropriate, transferable college classes based on academic and social readiness, as well as on career and college plans. Some students, over four years of high school, graduate with not only their high school diploma, but also with an Associate's Degree. In addition to the core classes, Certificates are offered in Equine Studies (AAEC has a nationally-recognized course sequence and program) and Veterinary Studies. Both are four-year elective programs.
Along the way, opportunity exists, especially given the size of the school, for students to participate in and enjoy a wide variety of extracurricular activities. In recent years, teams of students have represented Arizona in national competition: National History Day in Washington, D.C.; Horse Judging and Veterinary Tech in Indianapolis; and Environthon in Pennsylvania. Many individuals have competed in a variety of equine events in the Western States; others have completed International Conservation Internships in South Africa.

Add in our small class sizes and the academic support available on campus, and it's apparent we offer a unique educational experience. And those college classes? Free to qualified Arizona residents!

AAEC's program addresses the rigor and relevance so critical to a college-prep, life-prep education. It requires students to give back to their communities.

Welcome to AAEC South Mountain Early College High School, your neighborhood A-Rated Early College high school. This school year promises to be one of challenge, support and achievement! We have an awesome learning community where every student is nurtured and held accountable for striving to reach his or her full potential. Our students work toward individual goals while contributing to the community through service projects, internships and participation in healthy activities. Student success is evident in our number of graduates with associate degrees. Our faculty and staff have been busy all summer preparing engaging lessons and experiences to enhance your learning with us. They believe that every student can learn, and are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for that learning. If you’re ready to accept the challenge of working to obtain your goals, AAEC South Mountain is the place to be!

Ed Ahead, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 corporation that is the charter holder and operates the K-5 free public charter school, Academy Adventures Midtown.

Maintains and nurtures an educational environment where all stakeholders (students, parents and staff) recognize and build on their strengths.

Academy Del Sol's mission is to provide a rigorous and superior academic, social, and behavioral education for dedicated and committed students, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity.

Emphasis on mastering academic skills utilizing the Pima and Maricopa cultures. Native American population.

Welcome to the Academy of Excellence Charter School. Academy of Excellence (AOE) is located near the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. AOE was founded in 1998 by Ms. Brenda Nelson and a board of volunteers who felt the need to provide educational services for students and their families in the central Phoenix area. AOE is now an I-Ready school, incorporating I-Ready’s state of the art diagnostic and instructional curriculum to ensure the educational growth and success of Academy of Excellence students.
Academy of Excellence serves a very mobile community. Many of our students are new transplants from other parts of the country and their families are looking to get established in Phoenix. All students are welcome to come and learn at Academy of Excellence.

Dedicated to teaching the Arizona State Standards in core subjects. Focuses on mathematics and scientific processes and their application to individual and multiple learning styles.

Your child is unique and we understand that choosing a school is an immensely personal decision. That is why we are open to families and transparent about our culture.
We also believe that AMS is one of the best school networks in Arizona, but don’t just take it from us. Hear what Arizona state leaders, including the Mayor of Tucson and executives from the Arizona Charter Schools Association and A for Arizona, are saying about the Academies of Math and Science and its success.

Through a well-rounded education, the Academies of Math and Science is transforming today’s scholars into tomorrow’s global visionaries.