Higley Unified School District

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 2011, Mission Heights Preparatory High School has formed partnerships with local colleges to offer concurrent enrollment courses, enabling students to earn college credits while still attending high school. FACILITIES The Mission Heights campus is well equipped, with technology including Smartboards, technology carts, and a computer labs. SPORTS AND ARTS Mission Heights provides many sports, clubs and extracurricular activities for students, including football, basketball, ping pong, bowling, and hiking club. Students in grades 9-11 can participate in sports. Mission Heights empowers its students to participate in the arts with unique classes like Game Design and Photoshop. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Five teachers received Teacher of the Year awards in 2018 from the Casa Grande Community. Students also received the Youth Entrepreneurs Mountain West Student Award. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Arizona is home to some of country’s most iconic landmarks including the Painted Desert, the Grand Canyon, and historic Route 66. Sunny Casa Grande is conveniently located between Phoenix and Tucson, the two largest cities in Arizona. It offers students a comfortable balance between city and suburban life. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.mhprep.com/">Mission Heights Preparatory High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://casagrandeaz.gov/">Casa Grande, Arizona</a>

DISTRICT PROFILE Gilbert Public School District has five high schools accepting international students in grades 9-12. The district leads the state of Arizona in scoring due to its strong emphasis on the core academics. Gilbert Public School District high schools offer Advanced Placement courses and nearly 20 different clubs and activities. FACILITIES Outstanding facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums, lecture halls, gymnasiums, athletic stadiums, practice fields, tennis courts, cafeterias and outdoor food courts. SPORTS AND ARTS Recognized for its outstanding programs in athletics, Gilbert Public School District international students in grades 9-11 can participate in JV sports such as golf, swimming, and volleyball. Gilbert Public’s high schools have a diverse arts program offering courses in metals and jewelry, concert orchestra, and more. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Gilbert, Arizona is located in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, just 30 minutes from downtown. The City of Gilbert is ranked one of the best places to live and learn in the US by CNN/Money Magazine. Gilbert is currently the 4th fastest growing city in the US and ranked as one of the 25 safest cities in America. Visit School Site: <a href="www.gilbertschools.net">Gilbert Public Schools</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.gilbertaz.gov">Gilbert, Arizona</a>

Sequoia Secondary Charter High School is one of the largest public charter schools in Arizona welcoming international students from grades 9 to 12. Sequoia’s faculty believe that interaction between students, parents and teachers is the secret to academic success. With dual credit for college classes, Sequoia Secondary Charter High School is a step ahead of other schools. Arizona Conservatory for Arts & Academics is one of the top performing arts schools in Phoenix, Arizona. Academic faculty members integrate the arts into their classes, while the Arts faculty integrates academic standards in their curriculum. FACILITIES Sequoia Secondary shares a campus with other individualized Sequoia Schools. The facilities include a gymnasium, sports fields, classrooms and more. SPORTS AND ARTS Sequoia promotes a healthy lifestyle through comprehensive extracurricular programs including football and martial arts. Students get the opportunity to appreciate fine arts by working their way from beginner music course to more advanced courses. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Mesa is unique among cities in the Phoenix area, as it is in the Sonoran Desert, providing outdoor recreation opportunities and attractions. Mesa enjoys the best in a variety of amenities, including parks, a variety of sports facilities, and golf courses.