Paideia Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school in South Phoenix serving grades 9–12. A genuine alternative to traditional public high school
✓ 100% Tuition-Free ✓ No Lottery ✓ Open Enrollment Grades 9-12
Through the Paideia Flight Plan, students earn real college credits while still in high school — getting ahead and reducing the cost of college before they graduate.
Intentionally small class sizes mean teachers know every student by name, learning style, and goal. Students get real attention — not a number on a roster.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy is recognized as one of the Best Middle Schools in the country for academic performance and student support — excellence that carries into high school.
Academic excellence and character development happen side by side every day. We develop the whole student — because who your child becomes matters as much as what they learn.
Many Phoenix families come to us after struggling to find the right fit — whether that’s a traditional public school that felt too large, another charter that didn’t focus on the whole child, or an online program that lacked community.
Paideia is a genuine alternative — and it’s 100% free.
Large traditional high schools make it easy for students to go unnoticed — especially quiet or struggling students. At Paideia, teachers know every student by name, personality, and goal. Students who felt invisible at their previous school consistently tell us they found their place here.
Many charters focus narrowly on test scores. Paideia’s liberal arts model goes further — integrating the 7 Habits into daily school life so students graduate with character and leadership skills, not just a transcript. Families who’ve tried other Phoenix charters often tell us Paideia is the first school where their child felt genuinely cared for.
Many families come to Paideia because their student needs something different — a smaller community, more individualized support, or a school where special needs are genuinely accommodated. Our IEP staff and teachers go beyond the curriculum to meet every student where they are.
ClassDojo provides real-time classroom updates and direct two-way communication between teachers and parents — so you always know how your child is doing
30 minutes school tour. No pressure. No commitment.
These are real reviews from families in our South Phoenix community.
“We were a part of Paideia for 13 years — one of the first students when the doors opened, and one of the first graduating class. Having special needs, he didn’t hang out with many of the kids, but everyone was friendly and everyone knew him. All the IEP staff and teachers were very accommodating for his needs. I would do it all again if I had to. I also had all 5 other grandkids go to Paideia over the years. It’s an AMAZING school.”
Grandparent/ Guardian
Paideia Academy · March 2026
We love Paideia! They have been an amazing community and partner with our child’s education. They focus on whole person education and care about the children as a whole.”
Parent / Guardian
Paideia Academy · March 2026
Visit our Campus, meet teachers, and see classrooms firsthand.
Complete the online enrollment form. There’s no application fee.
Our Admissions team will confirm enrollment and help you get started.
Yes — 100% free. No tuition, no enrollment fee, no hidden costs for any grade including high school.
Yes. Paideia accepts transfer students throughout the year, subject to available spots. If your child is struggling at their current school, contact us — we’ll help navigate the process.
Yes. Paideia has dedicated IEP staff and special education support. We have families who’ve been with us over a decade specifically because of the quality of our special education program and the care our staff shows every student.
No. Charter schools are not restricted by district boundaries. Any Phoenix-area family can apply regardless of where they live.
No lottery. Open enrollment, first-come first-served. Apply early — spots for grades 9–12 fill up as the school year approaches.
Typically: birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency, and most recent transcripts. Our team confirms the full list after you apply.
30 minutes on campus. Meet the teachers. See the community. Walk away knowing whether Paideia is the right place for your student.
7777 S 15th Terrace,
Phoenix, AZ 85042
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Main Phone: (602) 343-3040
Admissions Extension: 3063
info@paideiamail.com
Tuition-Free K-12 Charter
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