A+ Schools of Excellence
Congratulations to our 2024 AEF A Schools of Excellence!
A+ Schools of Excellence is a comprehensive school assessment program that challenges school teams to work together to identify areas of excellence in teaching, learning, climate, community building, and leadership. A+ Schools are celebrated and recognized as outstanding. Earning the highly prestigious A+ designation spotlights the positive successes happening in public schools every day. A+ Schools of Excellence
The AEF® A+ School of Excellence® Award recognition began in 1983 as a way of identifying, celebrating, and recognizing educational excellence in schools throughout Arizona. In addition to showcasing exceptional public schools, the A+ Award application process provides school teams with an outstanding comprehensive framework that serves as a basis for school self-assessment and planning. The A+ School of Excellence® award is the highest state-level award given to a public school and is often a stepping-stone for schools seeking National Blue Ribbon status. The A+ Award is a powerful energizer for increasing public confidence in recognized schools, often resulting in greater parent and community involvement and even serves as an economic driver for some communities.
K-6 A+ Schools of Excellence
- Arrowhead 2019
- Constitution 2018
- Copper Creek 2019
- Desert Sage 2015
- Legend Springs 2016, 2023
- Mountain Shadows 2022
- Park Meadows 2019
K-8 A+ Schools of Excellence
- Anthem 2015, 2019
- Canyon Springs 2016, 2020
- Desert Mountain 2020
- Diamond Canyon 2015, 2019, 2024
- Gavilan Peak 2016, 2020
- Paseo Hills 2005, 2010
- Sierra Verde STEAM Academy 2010, 2014, 2018, 2023
- Stetson Hills 2010, 2016
- West Wing 2017, 2021
Middle Schools A+ Schools of Excellence
- Hillcrest 1998, 2008
- Desert Sky 1991, 1997
High Schools A+ Schools of Excellence
- Barry Goldwater 2011, 2015
- Boulder Creek, 2024
- Deer Valley 2018, 2023
- Mountain Ridge 2002, 2006, 2013, 2018, 2024
- Sandra Day O'Connor 2001, 2018, 2023