Sequoia Charter Schools District

DISTRICT PROFILE Schools in Higley Unified School District offers a rigorous curriculum that includes music, art, language, physical education, and technology. Higley schools provide a wide range of AP and honors courses, STEM and engineering courses, and career and technical education. The school district is partnered with three universities in the state of Arizona. FACILITIES All of the district’s campuses have numerous sports fields, theaters, and science labs. Some include broadcast studios and engineering labs for their accelerated programs. SPORTS AND ARTS International students from grades 9 to 11 are invited to take part in award-winning junior varsity-level sports teams such as baseball and cheerleading. Higley offers many electives and extracurriculars that result in an authentic American high school experience, particularly the district’s award winning music department. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Arizona Department of Education ranks Higley Unified School District 3rd in the state “A ” rating. The Washington Post named one of its schools “America’s Most Challenging.” COMMUNITY INFORMATION The city of Gilbert, ranked as one of the best places to live and learn in the U.S. by CNN/ Money Magazine, is warm and sunny all year. Students have easy access to the many cultural sites, sporting events, and destinations in downtown Phoenix, only 30 minutes away. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.husd.org/">Higley Unified School District</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.gilbertaz.gov/">Gilbert, Arizona</a>

Adrian High School is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers the IB Diploma program to 11th and 12th grade students. Serving more than 800 students, it offers students ample academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities for international students. It was named a US News & World Report “Bronze” School. FACILITIES Adrian High School’s state-of-the-art facilities provide students with excellent opportunities for learning and development. The school also has a number of impressive athletic facilities, including tennis courts and a track and field. SPORTS AND ARTS The school’s athletic programs have produced a number of professional athletes, including NFL players Dorne Dibble and Marcus Benard, as well as MLB player Mike Marshall, who was named the 1974 Cy Young Award for being the best pitcher in the MLB. Adrian High School’s arts opportunities also provide students the tools they need to succeed at the highest level. Students can take advantage of unique courses including Art in Design, Ceramics, and Stagecraft. COMMUNITY INFORMATION Adrian, Michigan is a wonderful community that is home to Adrian College, Siena Heights University and Jackson College - Lenawee Campus. The community is located approximately 45-minutes from Ann Arbor, Michigan (home to The University of Michigan), 45-minutes from Toledo, Ohio and a 1.5 hour drive to Detroit, Michigan. The region is surrounded by inland lakes great for recreation.

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>