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Enroll for grades 9 to 12.

A tuition-free public charter STEM high school in Avondale, Arizona. New and transferring students in grades 9 to 12 are welcome. Getting started takes just a few minutes, and the front office guides you through every step after that.

Start your application Or call 623-274-2540

How to Apply

Four steps to enroll.

You only handle Step 1 here. The front office walks you through the rest, one step at a time.

1
Start your application
Fill out the short enrollment application on this page. It only takes a few minutes.
2
Send in your documents
The front office follows up for transcripts, proof of Arizona residency, and immunization records.
3
Take the placement tests
Incoming freshmen complete a short Reading and Math check on the Highland Prep West campus.
4
Register for classes
Pick your courses with a counselor and lock in your seat for the fall.

Questions along the way? Call 623-274-2540 or message the front office.

Enrollment Application

Start your enrollment.

Four short steps, only a handful of fields each. Asterisks mark required fields. For documents, snap a photo with your phone or upload a PDF, up to 25MB each.

Step 1 of 4: Student

Student
Parent
Documents
Support

Student information

Student first name*

Student last name*

Date of birth*

Last school attended*

Current grade*

Grade entering*

Primary language spoken in home

Required forms

Arizona Residency Form* Download form

The residency documentation received by the school will be maintained in accordance with the Arizona Department of Education guidelines and must be verified annually. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) that do not maintain their own residence must submit a notarized Affidavit of Shared Residency. This form is available in our front office by request.

Take a photo or upload a PDF. Up to 25MB.

Residency Document(s)

Upload the documents you selected on the Arizona Residency Form, for example a utility bill, lease, or bank statement. If you have more than one, combine them into a single PDF or photo before uploading. Up to 25MB.

Take a photo or upload a PDF. Up to 25MB.

Military Service Indicator* Download form

Public schools are required by federal law to ask whether a student has a parent or guardian who is serving, or has recently served, in the U.S. Armed Forces. This information helps schools better understand and support the unique needs of military-connected students and may qualify the school for additional federal resources. Providing this information is voluntary, and any responses are kept confidential and used only for state and federal reporting purposes.

Take a photo or upload a PDF. Up to 25MB.

Proof of Age and Identity (ARS 15-872)

Optional now. Within 30 days you must submit one of the following: a certified copy of the student's birth certificate; or other reliable proof of the student's identity, such as a baptismal certificate, an application for a social security number, or original school registration records. If you provide something other than a certified copy of a birth certificate, it must be accompanied by an affidavit explaining the inability to provide the birth certificate. If the student is in the custody of the Department of Child Safety (DCS), a letter from the authorized representative of the agency certifying legal placement in its custody. Highland Prep West carefully safeguards and maintains confidentiality regarding the status of children in DCS custody.

Take a photo or upload a PDF. Up to 25MB.

Prefer Paper?

Enroll on paper instead.

You can print the enrollment application, fill it out by hand, and return it to the front office. Prefer to do it online? Use the form above.

Enrollment application

Print it, complete it, and return it to the front office to start enrollment.

Download application (PDF)

Full registration packet

The complete 2026-27 registration packet, with every form new families need.

Download packet (PDF)

Return completed forms to the front office at 12235 W Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ 85323, or call 623-274-2540 with questions.

Questions

Enrollment questions.

Is Highland Prep West free?

Yes. It is a tuition-free public charter school open to all Arizona residents.

What grades can apply?

Highland Prep West serves grades 9 through 12.

Can transfer students apply?

Yes. Students transferring from another school are welcome in grades 9 through 12. Start with the form on this page, and the front office will help move transcripts and credits over.

What documents do I need?

Proof of Arizona residency form and a supporting residency document, the Military Service Indicator form, and, within 30 days of enrollment submission, a certified copy of the student's birth certificate or other reliable proof of the student's identity as allowed by ARS 15-872. The front office will contact you if any additional documents are necessary after a timely and complete enrollment application has been received.

Is there a deadline or a lottery?

If applications exceed available seats, enrollment is determined by a random lottery as required by Arizona charter law. Submitting early is encouraged. The front office will confirm dates with you.

What happens after I submit?

The front office follows up within one school day to walk you through the enrollment packet, placement testing, and course registration.

Prefer to talk it through?

The front office is happy to answer questions before you submit.

623-274-2540

12235 W Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ 85323

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Enroll for grades 9 to 12.

Four steps to enroll.

Start your application

Send in your documents

Take the placement tests

Register for classes

Start your enrollment.

Enroll on paper instead.

Enrollment application

Full registration packet

Enrollment questions.

Prefer to talk it through?