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Quick answer
Our Gilbert and Queen Creek campuses serve K-8. After 8th grade, students can continue with EDUPRIZE through EDUPRIZE Online, a tuition-free program that runs through 12th grade and awards an EDUPRIZE High School diploma that meets every Arizona graduation requirement. Online high schoolers can add dual college credit and EVIT or JTED career training.
Here is a question we get on almost every tour, usually from a parent holding a kindergartner’s hand: “So what happens after 8th grade?”
It is a smart question, and it deserves a straight answer. Here is exactly what happens after 8th grade at EDUPRIZE, and how to decide what is next for your teen.
The Straight Answer: Our Campuses Are K-8
EDUPRIZE Gilbert and EDUPRIZE Queen Creek serve kindergarten through 8th grade. We think that is a strength. Kids stay in one close community through the middle school years instead of switching buildings at 11. Read more in Why a K-8 School Gives Kids a Stronger Foundation.
After 8th grade, families have two paths: continue with EDUPRIZE Online through 12th grade, or move to another high school. Both are good choices. The right one depends on your teen.
Path 1: EDUPRIZE Online High School After 8th Grade
- A real diploma. Graduates earn an EDUPRIZE High School diploma that meets every Arizona graduation requirement.
- A four-year plan. The EDUPRIZE Online principal works with families on a graduation plan, updated as credits are earned.
- Flexible, mastery-based pacing. About five hours of focused work a day, on a schedule your family chooses.
- Tuition-free, like every EDUPRIZE K-12 program.
Extras that set students up for what comes next
| Option | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Dual enrollment | Earn high school and college credit at the same time through Arizona community colleges |
| Online AP courses | College-level coursework available online |
| EVIT and JTED | Hands-on career training in fields like healthcare, automotive, culinary, IT, cosmetology, and construction, with industry certifications |
| College planning | Help with application timelines, admission requirements, financial aid, and scholarship basics |
Learn more on our high school diploma and pathways and opportunities pages. EDUPRIZE also plans to offer optional on-campus Learning Labs for grades 6-12.
Path 2: Another High School After 8th Grade
Some teens want a big campus, Friday night lights, and a marching band. That is a great reason to choose an in-person high school, and many EDUPRIZE graduates do. Parents tell us their kids arrive prepared. One Gilbert parent whose son attended EDUPRIZE from kindergarten through 8th grade wrote on Niche that his hands-on education set him up well for high school.
How to Choose What Comes After 8th Grade
| If your teen… | Consider |
|---|---|
| Wants flexibility for sports, arts, or work | EDUPRIZE Online |
| Wants to start college credit or career training early | EDUPRIZE Online with dual credit or EVIT |
| Learns best with independence and their own pace | EDUPRIZE Online |
| Wants a large in-person campus experience | An in-person high school |
| Needs daily face-to-face structure | An in-person high school |
Pro tip: Start the high school conversation in 7th grade. It gives your teen time to visit options and plan dual credit or EVIT early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EDUPRIZE have a high school?
Yes, online. EDUPRIZE Gilbert and Queen Creek are K-8 campuses. High school continues through EDUPRIZE Online, which serves grades K-12 and awards an EDUPRIZE High School diploma.
Does the EDUPRIZE Online diploma meet Arizona requirements?
Yes. The EDUPRIZE High School diploma meets every Arizona high school graduation requirement.
Can EDUPRIZE Online students earn college credit?
Yes. EDUPRIZE Online high school students can take dual enrollment courses with Arizona community colleges and online AP courses.
Can online students attend EVIT?
Yes. EDUPRIZE Online students can attend EVIT or JTED career programs while completing their online coursework.
Plan the Road After 8th Grade
Talk with our team about EDUPRIZE Online high school, or start with a visit to see K-8 in action. Explore EDUPRIZE Online or call 480-344-2622.
- EDUPRIZE Gilbert (K-8): 580 W. Melody Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233 | 480-344-2622 | gilbertenrollment@eduprize.com
- EDUPRIZE Queen Creek (K-8): 4567 W. Roberts Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85144 | 480-888-1610 | qcenrollment@eduprize.com
- EDUPRIZE Online (K-12, statewide): 480-344-2622 | onlineenrollment@eduprize.com
Apply: https://www.eduprize.com/Apply/ | Tour: https://www.eduprize.com/tour/ | Learn more: https://www.eduprize.com
Kindergarten to graduation. One family, the whole way through.