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MADISON HIGHLAND PREP
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 462323366 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.madisonhighlandprep.com
revenue
$6.0M
expenses
$5.4M
net assets
$3.0M
employees
47
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN THE FUTURE GLOBAL ARENA BY EMPHASIZING CRITICAL THINKING AND INQUIRY LEARNING AND TYING COURSE CONTENT TO INTERRELATED THEMES TO INCREASE RELEVANCE AND APPLICATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Madison Highland Prep is a STEM college preparatory charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving grades 9-12. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic program with a focus on critical thinking and inquiry-based learning, preparing students for post-secondary education and careers in STEM fields.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Extracurricular Clubs
Offers various clubs and activities including NASC Chapter Student Council, National Honor Society, Tennis Club, Yearbook, and Robotics, with additional clubs based on student interest.
Future Freshmen Academy
A program operating during June designed to support the transition from middle to high school, specifically targeting freshmen with gaps in pre-algebra and reading comprehension.
Optional Academic Time
An additional hour beyond instructional time for academic activities such as homework support, tutoring, workshops, enrichment opportunities, college and career support (ACT/SAT prep, college and scholarship applications), senior internships, and AP lab work.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
Partnership providing Pathway to Engineering courses that explore the design process and link STEM principles to problem-solving activities, leading to industry-recognized certifications in pre-engineering and robotics.
Robotics Programs
Features three Robotics programs: SeaPerch, VEX, and the national Zero Robotics Programming Competition sponsored by NASA & MIT, encouraging teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
STEM College Preparatory Program
A rigorous academic program with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes, designed to prepare students for college and careers in STEM fields.
Sports Program
A robust athletic program with a full array of fall, winter, and spring sports, including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheer, cross country, tennis, and track, as a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Public Meeting Notices & Agendas 6 activities
    • Conduct transparent governance through public board meeting notices
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings at the school office front and on the website, including date, time, place, and agenda.
    • Governing Board Meeting Notices
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings on the school office front and website, including date, time, place, and agenda, to ensure transparency.
    • Governing Board Meeting Transparency
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings, including date, time, place, and agenda, on the school office front and website to ensure transparency.
    • Governing Board Meeting Transparency
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings on the school office front and website, including date, time, place, and agenda, to ensure transparency.
    • Governing Board Meeting Transparency
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings—including date, time, place, and agenda—on the school office front and website to ensure public access and transparency.
    • Governing Board Meeting Transparency
      Posts notices of Governing Board meetings on the school office front and website, including date, time, place, and agenda, to ensure transparency.
  • Advanced & Dual Enrollment Course Offerings 6 activities
    • Deliver dual college enrollment and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) engineering curriculum
      Offers dual college enrollment courses in engineering and computer science, including required courses for graduation (IED, POE, AE) and additional college credit options (CEA, CIM, EDD, PBE, DE, AP CS, Cyber Security). Will implement the PLTW-RECF Industry Certification program starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
    • Dual College Enrollment Programs
      Offers 10 dual college enrollment classes in engineering and computer science, requiring students to complete specific courses like Introduction to Engineering & Design (IED), Principles of Engineering & Design (POE), and Aerospace Engineering (AE) for graduation. Additional courses for college credit include Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Engineering Design & Development (EDD), Principles of Biomedical Engineering (PBE), Digital Electronics (DE), AP Computer Science (CS), and Cyber Security (CS).
    • Dual College Enrollment Programs
      Offers 10 dual college enrollment classes in engineering and computer science, requiring students to complete specific courses like Introduction to Engineering & Design (IED), Principles of Engineering & Design (POE), and Aerospace Engineering (AE) for graduation. Additional courses for college credit include Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Engineering Design & Development (EDD), Principles of Biomedical Engineering (PBE), Digital Electronics (DE), AP Computer Science (CS), and Cyber Security (CS).
    • Dual College Enrollment Programs
      Offers 10 dual college enrollment classes in engineering and computer science, requiring students to complete specific courses like Introduction to Engineering & Design, Principles of Engineering & Design, and Aerospace Engineering for graduation, and providing additional courses for college credit.
    • Dual College Enrollment Programs
      Offers 10 dual college enrollment classes in engineering and computer science, including required courses in Introduction to Engineering & Design, Principles of Engineering & Design, and Aerospace Engineering, and additional courses like Civil Engineering & Architecture, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and Cyber Security.
    • Dual College Enrollment and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering Program
      Requires students to complete dual enrollment courses in Introduction to Engineering & Design (IED), Principles of Engineering & Design (POE), and Aerospace Engineering (AE) for graduation, and offers additional dual credit courses in Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Engineering Design & Development (EDD), Principles of Biomedical Engineering (PBE), Digital Electronics (DE), AP Computer Science, and Cyber Security. The PLTW-RECF Industry Certification program will launch in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Breed Club Publications 6 activities
    • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
      Offers a variety of extracurricular programs and student activities, including Robotics (SeaPerch, VEX, Zero Robotics), Student Council (NASC Chapter), HEAT Athletics, Performance Band, National Honor Society, Tennis Club, and Yearbook Club.
    • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
      Provides a variety of extracurricular programs and student activities, including Robotics (SeaPerch, VEX, Zero Robotics), Student Council, Performance Band, National Honor Society, Tennis Club, and Yearbook Club.
    • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
      Provides a variety of extracurricular programs and student activities, including Robotics (SeaPerch, VEX, Zero Robotics), Student Council (NASC Chapter), National Honor Society, Tennis Club, Yearbook Club, and Performance Band.
    • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
      Provides a variety of extracurricular programs and student activities such as Robotics (SeaPerch, VEX, Zero Robotics), Student Council (NASC Chapter), National Honor Society, Tennis Club, Yearbook Club, and Performance Band.
    • Extracurricular and Student Leadership Programs
      Offers a range of extracurricular activities including Robotics (SeaPerch, VEX, Zero Robotics), Student Council (including NASC Chapter), National Honor Society, Performance Band, Yearbook Club, Tennis Club, and other student-led organizations.
    • Support student clubs and extracurricular activities
      Provides a range of extracurricular programs including Robotics (SeaPerch, VEX, Zero Robotics), Student Council, National Honor Society, Performance Band, Yearbook Club, Tennis Club, and HEAT Athletics.
  • Extended-Day Charter School Program 5 activities
    • Extended Academic Instruction and Enrichment Program
      Provides 6 hours of daily instruction, exceeding state requirements by 2 hours, and extends the academic day from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for homework support, tutoring, college and career readiness (including ACT/SAT prep and scholarship applications), enrichment workshops, senior internships, and AP lab work.
    • High School Education
      Provides high school education with an extended academic day offering 6 hours of instruction, 2 hours more than state requirements, and additional time for homework support, tutoring, workshops, enrichment, and college/career preparation.
    • High School Education
      Provides high school education with an extended academic day, offering 6 hours of instruction daily, which is 2 hours more than state requirements. The school opened on August 5, 2014, initially serving grades 9 and 10, and expanded to include additional grade levels in subsequent years.
    • High School Instruction
      Provides high school instruction with an extended academic day, offering 6 hours of instruction daily, which is 2 hours more than state requirements. The extended day includes homework support, tutoring, workshops, enrichment, college and career support, senior internships, and AP lab work.
    • Provide extended academic instruction and enrichment
      Offers a 6-hour instructional day, exceeding state requirements by 2 hours, and extends the academic day from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for homework support, tutoring, college and career readiness (including ACT/SAT prep and scholarship applications), enrichment, workshops, senior internships, and AP lab work.
  • Summer Transition Programs for Youth 5 activities
    • Future Freshman Academy
      Operates a summer transition program during the month of June for incoming freshmen to prepare for high school academics and school culture.
    • Future Freshman Academy
      Operates a Future Freshman Academy during the month of June to prepare incoming students.
    • Future Freshman Academy
      Operates a Future Freshman Academy during the month of June to support incoming students.
    • Future Freshman Academy
      Operates a Future Freshman Academy during the month of June to support incoming students.
    • Run a Future Freshman Academy for incoming students
      Operates a Future Freshman Academy during the month of June to support incoming students.
  • Youth Football and Cheer Programs 4 activities
    • Interscholastic Athletic Programs
      Offers interscholastic athletic programs in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheer, cross country, tennis, and track, including fall, winter, and spring sports, and summer sports camps.
    • Interscholastic Athletic Programs
      Offers interscholastic athletic programs in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheer, cross country, tennis, and track, including fall, winter, and spring sports, and summer sports camps.
    • Interscholastic Athletics Program
      Offers a comprehensive sports program with seasonal offerings in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheer, cross country, tennis, and track, along with summer sports camps.
    • Operate interscholastic athletics and sports camps
      Offers interscholastic athletic programs in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheer, cross country, tennis, and track, with fall, winter, and spring seasons, as well as summer sports camps.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Leadership in Educational Innovation and Curriculum Development
      Recognized by Cognia in 2024 with the Circle of Excellence award for leadership in educational innovation; includes long-term curriculum leadership through roles such as Director of Curriculum for Highland Prep Academies over 12 years.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Accessibility for Online Materials
      Ensures electronic online materials are accessible and usable for individuals with sensory impairments, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind.
    • Accessible Educational Materials and Communications
      Ensures all electronic and online materials are accessible and usable for individuals with sensory impairments, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind.
    • Digital Accessibility
      Ensures electronic online materials are accessible and usable for individuals with sensory impairments, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind.
    • Electronic Material Accessibility
      Ensures electronic online materials are accessible and usable for individuals with sensory impairments, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind.
    • Electronic Material Accessibility
      Ensures electronic online materials are accessible and usable for individuals with sensory impairments, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind.
    • Ensure accessibility of online materials for individuals with sensory impairments
      Ensures that electronic and online materials are accessible and usable for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind.
    • PLTW-RECF Industry Certification Program
      Will implement the PLTW-RECF Industry Certification program starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
    • PLTW-RECF Industry Certification Program
      Will implement the Project Lead The Way-Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (PLTW-RECF) Industry Certification program starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
    • PLTW-RECF Industry Certification Program Implementation
      Will implement the PLTW-RECF Industry Certification program starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$6.03M
Contributions & grants$5.91M98%
Program service revenue$129K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5.37M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.38M
Cash$2.32M
Investments$0
Liabilities$366K
Net assets$3.02M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +16.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR KERRY CLARK EXECUTIVE DI 40 $80K
board members · 5
  • DON FLANAGAN — DIRECTOR
  • DR DON ENZ — DIRECTOR
  • DR WENDY OAKES — DIRECTOR
  • KENNETH BACA — DIRECTOR
  • SUE BRADLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Arizona Interscholastic Association Partner — Madison Highland Prep athletic teams participate in the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
  • Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Network — Member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Program Government — Primary source of revenue for extra-curricular programs and student activities, governed by Arizona tax law (ARS§43-1089-01).
  • CRAVE Chips Partner — No Net Consulting, founded by a Madison Highland Prep Governing Board member, offers solutions to CRAVE Chips.
  • ChatterPlug Partner — No Net Consulting, founded by a Madison Highland Prep Governing Board member, offers solutions to ChatterPlug.
  • Cognia Government — International accreditation organization that recognized Steven Mack in its Circle of Excellence.
  • MIT Partner — Sponsors the national Zero Robotics Programming Competition, which MHP students participate in.
  • NASA Partner — Sponsors the national Zero Robotics Programming Competition, which MHP students participate in.
  • No Net Consulting Partner — Don Flanagan, a member of the Madison Highland Prep Governing Board, founded No Net Consulting.
  • Project Lead the Way Partner — Partnership to implement the PLTW-RECF Industry Certification program in STEM education
  • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Partner — Partners with PLTW to expose students to STEM curriculum and engage them in activities, projects, and problem-based learning.
  • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Partner — Partners with PLTW to provide Pathway to Engineering courses.
  • Retail Eyes Partner — No Net Consulting, founded by a Madison Highland Prep Governing Board member, offers solutions to Retail Eyes.
  • Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Madison Highland Prep and Project Lead the Way to deliver the PLTW-RECF Industry Certification program