Frequently Asked Questions

What is a charter school?

Charter schools are public, state-funded schools. Charter schools were created through legislation in 1994. Charter schools contract with the State Board of Education, the State Board for Charter Schools, or a district to provide an education service. Charter schools cannot charge tuition.

How did Presidio Schools receive its charter?

Presidio Schools received its charter through the State Board of Education and then transfered sponsorship to the State Board of Charter Schools.

What type of diploma do graduates of Presidio Schools receive?

Presidio Schools graduates receive a State of Arizona high school diploma upon successful completion of twenty credits in accordance with Arizona State Standards.

Is Presidio Schools an accredited school?

Yes. Presidio Schools receives its accreditation through the Association for Performance-Based Accreditation.

How many students attend Presidio?

The maximum enrollment for Presidio Schools is 380 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio?

In a given classroom, the average student to teacher ration is 16 to 1. Often, the ratio is much less.

Does the campus have a dress code?

Proper attire is required at all times for all school related events. A student's attire must be in accordance to the dress code outlined in the student handbook.

What is the size of the campus?

Presidio's newly built educational facility is a 27,000 square foot campus that covers approximately three acres and is divided into five academic buildings which house twenty-two fully air conditioned classrooms. The school is set in a desert-friendly environment that accommodates a performing arts auditorium, basketball and volleyball courts, a reading garden, and a state-of-the-art science facility that is expected to be completed by the end of March 2002.

Who makes the decisions at Presidio Schools?

Students, faculty, administration, and the board of directors are all very closely involved in the decision-making process of the school's curriculum and guidelines.

Are there any after-school activities at Presidio?

Yes. Organized activities are continually being developed by faculty and students.

How much is tuition?

FREE, FREE, FREE.

Does Presidio provide transportation?

Presidio provides transportation through bus passes given by the school at NO COST to the student.