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We’re looking for K-8 families who want to participate in a small school community where culture is at the center of learning and development. Secure a spot in this art, music and STEM academy today.

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Art + Music + STEM

ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest is a STEM-integrated performing arts elementary and middle school built on the principle that all kids, regardless of ability, identity, or prior opportunity, can develop the foundations and confidence needed to pursue an enriching and empowering career in the arts. From Pre-K through 8th grade, our scholars explore what it means to be expressive through a culturally responsive curriculum designed to establish ownership over one’s learning. In cooperation with the local community, ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest contextualizes learning with real-world collaborations that expose our students to a variety of arts and histories.

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Family Choice Day

Explore your learning options!

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Welcome to ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest

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A champion for students at ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest

September 5, 2025

By Stefanie Contreras

At ASU Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest, teachers are the heart and soul of student success. Their dedication creates a vibrant and supportive environment, where every learner can thrive. Among them is Adrienne Henderson-Cole, a first-grade teacher and Transformational Teacher Leader whose journey reflects a deep commitment to education, community and lifelong growth.

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Our Approach

ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest aspires to serve as a beacon of supportive excellence, characterized by robust student representation, the celebration of student’s unique life experiences, and meaningful community engagement. It’s why our approach is more personalized, project-based, and tailored to meet the needs of individual students. It’s how we’re removing barriers and helping students pursue their passions, achieve their goals, and build a lifelong love of learning.

 

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We build on our student's life experiences.

Acknowledging and celebrating the varied cultural backgrounds of our students and their families is essential for creating a welcoming and supportive school environment. Learn more about how we integrate culture, art and music into the classroom experience.

ASU Prep School Models

ASU Preparatory Academy is an innovative public charter school network, serving more than 7,000 full-time students from Pre-K to grade 12. We offer a variety of models, ranging from fully immersive in-person learning to full-time digital programs.

ASU Prep Academy

In-Person | On-site
  • Phoenix
  • Polytechnic
  • Pilgrim Rest
  • South Phoenix
  • Casa Grande
  • College-prep public schools serving grades PreK–12. In-person, project-based learning 4 days per week.
  • One day of flexible learning each week where students choose from programs delivered on campus, at home, or at other designated locations.

ASU Prep Casa Grande

ASU Prep South Phoenix

ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest

ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab

Hybrid
  • powered by The Levitt Lab
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  • Mastery-based, hybrid school program where students in grades 9–12 meet on the ASU Prep Tempe campus to participate in seminars, collaborate with peers on projects and attend ASU courses.
  • Students will spend a few hours on campus at least 4 days a week and enjoy flexible scheduling for their independent learning time.
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ASU Prep Digital+

Digital+ | Hybrid
  • Mesa
  • Tempe
  • West
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  • Hybrid school program where digital students in grades 9–12 meet on an ASU campus to participate in collaborative, project-based learning and/or take ASU courses for college credit.
  • Students choose from 1-3 days on-campus and work from home for the remainder of the week.
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ASU Prep Digital

Flexible | At Home
  • ASU Prep Digital
  • ASU Prep Global Academy
  • KHAN World School

ASU Prep Digital

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  • Full-time online school serving grades K–12.
  • Students work from anywhere with highly qualified online teachers providing live lessons and personalized feedback.
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ASU Prep Global Academy

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  • Part-time and Full-time online, private school serving grades 6–12.
  • Students work at their own pace from anywhere in the world with highly qualified online teachers and engaging curriculum. *Tuition rates apply.
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Khan World School
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  • Full-time online school serving grades K–12.
  • Students in this mastery-based honors program work online from anywhere, mastering core knowledge and diving deeply into society’s most challenging problems with support from peers and world-class learning guides.
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