Although we hope students stay actively engaged with PXU after graduation to take advantage of the full experience and to double major in college, they may decide to go into creative careers, political science, social services, nursing, or other fields. Our school will get them ready for whatever path they choose to follow.

We believe that students who work hard and try are the ones who will thrive in our school.  We do provide gifted services here for students who qualify, but students do not need to be gifted to do well here.

Not straight A’s, a pattern of commitment to and passion for learning is what we look for. We are looking for the right hearts and we will help grow and nurture the right skills.

Our classes are honors level, AP (Advanced Placement) or dual enrollment except for Health and Freshmen Connection.  Therefore, you can expect some rigorous content and lots of collaboration.

At our school, homework is used as an extra support when students are struggling in mastering the standards covered in class.

We turn the focus from—external motivation to get a certain grade—to internal motivation for learning and skill development. We use an Evidence-Based model, where students’ grades are based on their mastery of the model.   

Yes, students can participate in sports with their PXU-home school.

There will be many opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities (clubs, groups, community service) on our campus. Students are encouraged to start their own clubs as well.

Absence and tardy reports are generated through an automated system for all classes. It will call and leave a message on the phone number provided by the parent/guardian.

Students may receive a bus card pass, light rail pass, or they may use their own vehicle.

PXU is a one-to-one school district. Each student will be given a laptop to complete schoolwork during class and at home. 

Yes, earning college and/or internship credit is an option through dual enrollment and AP classes.

Students will work collaboratively and independently in different environments. In addition, students will give presentations, write research papers and work on a 4-year capstone project that tracks self-development alongside evidence of learning and career exploration/experiences. Students will have the opportunity to be leaders on campus and outside of campus through Communities of Practice membership, which includes: mentorship from college students and community partners, career exploration, observations/shadowing opportunities, investigating self-selected problems/curiosities, community service, and academic internships aligned to chosen career paths.

An internship is a formal program to provide practical experience in an occupation or profession which may be paid or unpaid. Students will earn high school credit and will have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences within and outside of the walls of our physical high school campus.

As an open enrollment school, we project having students from all over the valley apply to be part of the first graduating class at our school.

If you meet the criteria listed in the application, and your application is complete and on time, your odds may be very good. We will accept 100 qualified ninth graders. If we receive more qualified applicants than we have room for, we will use a waiting list and will consider future applicants on a first come, first served basis for any future enrollment openings. 

We anticipate our student application to be available on our website soon – be sure to fill out our online Interest Form and we will call/text/email you as soon as it launches!

Call Mrs. Brock at (602)764-1051. 

For our first two years, we will be housed within Alhambra High School, at 3839 W Camelback Rd., in our own building. During these two years, we will be in the process of constructing a brand new building for our school on 37th Ave and Thomas.

Our website address is PXU.org/PhoenixEducatorPreparatory. Our email is phxedprep@phoenixunion.org and our phone number is 602-764-1051.