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Why Empower College Prep?

Families in Maricopa County have many schools from which to choose for their children’s education. So why choose Empower College Prep (ECP)?  Well, for starters we are a tuition-free, values-based K-12 school. We are also…
An Empower College Prep elementary classroom featuring brightly colored walls and a floor rug.
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Our Campus & Facilities

When Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 as a tuition-free, values-based school 61 students attended classes in a church basement. Today the learning space for the more than 1000 Preschool -12th grade scholars…
An Empower College Prep scholar hugs her mother on the ECP campus.
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At ECP We Partner with Parents

When families are involved in their child’s school experience, research shows that students improve their academic performance. At Empower College Prep (ECP), the K-12 tuition-free, values-based public charter school, we partner with parents to lead…
Empower College Prep elementary school male students stand together on the school’s playground and pose for the camera.
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Why We’re Values-Based at Empower

Tuition-free, values-based Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 to prepare scholars to succeed in college, solve real-world problems, and maximize their impact in the world. We do this by providing an academically rigorous…
Empower College Prep Elementary-aged scholars gather together outside.
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At Empower, We Serve Everyone Every Day!

More and more parents are enrolling their children in schools that educate students from multiple cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Why? According to a study from Columbia University the benefits of attending a school with a…
Two Empower College Prep elementary school-aged girls pose for the camera in the school’s hallway.
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Start the College Journey Here

Research shows that the earlier and more often you talk with young children about college and career, the more they will envision their future selves attending an institution of higher education. At values-based, tuition-free Empower…
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Guide to K-12 Charter Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

Charter school enrollment is growing. Since the first charter school opened in 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota, charter schools have served over 12 million students. Charter schools' uniqueness makes them a popular choice with many…
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Michelle Dorame

Michelle Dorame is an Empower College Prep graduate and will be attending NAU to study elementary education teaching both in Spanish and English. She's interested in becoming a second grade teacher focused on helping students…
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Nallely Pacheco

Nallely Pacheco is an Empower College Prep graduate and will be attending the University of Arizona. She plans to major in philosophy, politics, economics, and law, and then after college attend law school to become…
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Ajanae Davis

Ajanae Davis is an Empower College Prep graduate and first generation college student. She was recruited to South Mountain Community College to play soccer and will major in biology and minor in liberal arts, and…
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Angel Lazalde Hernandez

Angel Lazalde Hernandez is an Empower College Prep graduate and plans to attend GCU, Grand Canyon University to study behavioral sciences. He is hoping to become a mental health counselor to help people in my world.…

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At Empower, We Serve Everyone Every Day!

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an exterior view of the Empower College Prep K-12 campus featuring the administrative offices.
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Why Empower College Prep?

Families in Maricopa County have many schools from which to choose for their children’s education. So why choose Empower College Prep (ECP)?  Well, for starters we are a tuition-free, values-based K-12 school. We are also…
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An Empower College Prep elementary classroom featuring brightly colored walls and a floor rug.
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Our Campus & Facilities

When Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 as a tuition-free, values-based school 61 students attended classes in a church basement. Today the learning space for the more than 1000 Preschool -12th grade scholars…
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An Empower College Prep scholar hugs her mother on the ECP campus.
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At ECP We Partner with Parents

When families are involved in their child’s school experience, research shows that students improve their academic performance. At Empower College Prep (ECP), the K-12 tuition-free, values-based public charter school, we partner with parents to lead…
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Empower College Prep elementary school male students stand together on the school’s playground and pose for the camera.
Blog

Why We’re Values-Based at Empower

Tuition-free, values-based Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 to prepare scholars to succeed in college, solve real-world problems, and maximize their impact in the world. We do this by providing an academically rigorous…
Read More
Empower College Prep Elementary-aged scholars gather together outside.
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At Empower, We Serve Everyone Every Day!

More and more parents are enrolling their children in schools that educate students from multiple cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Why? According to a study from Columbia University the benefits of attending a school with a…
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October 8, 2024

Why Empower College Prep?

Families in Maricopa County have many schools from which to choose for their children’s education. So why choose Empower College Prep (ECP)?  Well, for starters we are a tuition-free, values-based K-12 school. We are also…
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September 30, 2024

Our Campus & Facilities

When Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 as a tuition-free, values-based school 61 students attended classes in a church basement. Today the learning space for the more than 1000 Preschool -12th grade scholars…
GrowSchools
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An Empower College Prep scholar hugs her mother on the ECP campus.Blog
September 3, 2024

At ECP We Partner with Parents

When families are involved in their child’s school experience, research shows that students improve their academic performance. At Empower College Prep (ECP), the K-12 tuition-free, values-based public charter school, we partner with parents to lead…
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Empower College Prep elementary school male students stand together on the school’s playground and pose for the camera.Blog
August 20, 2024

Why We’re Values-Based at Empower

Tuition-free, values-based Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 to prepare scholars to succeed in college, solve real-world problems, and maximize their impact in the world. We do this by providing an academically rigorous…
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an exterior view of the Empower College Prep K-12 campus featuring the administrative offices.

Why Empower College Prep?

Families in Maricopa County have many schools from which to choose for their children’s education. So why choose Empower College Prep (ECP)?  Well, for starters we are a tuition-free, values-based K-12 school. We are also…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsOctober 8, 20243 min
An Empower College Prep elementary classroom featuring brightly colored walls and a floor rug.

Our Campus & Facilities

When Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 as a tuition-free, values-based school 61 students attended classes in a church basement. Today the learning space for the more than 1000 Preschool -12th grade scholars…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsSeptember 30, 20243 min
An Empower College Prep scholar hugs her mother on the ECP campus.

At ECP We Partner with Parents

When families are involved in their child’s school experience, research shows that students improve their academic performance. At Empower College Prep (ECP), the K-12 tuition-free, values-based public charter school, we partner with parents to lead…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsSeptember 3, 20244 min
Empower College Prep elementary school male students stand together on the school’s playground and pose for the camera.

Why We’re Values-Based at Empower

Tuition-free, values-based Empower College Prep (ECP) was founded in 2012 to prepare scholars to succeed in college, solve real-world problems, and maximize their impact in the world. We do this by providing an academically rigorous…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsAugust 20, 20242 min
Empower College Prep Elementary-aged scholars gather together outside.

At Empower, We Serve Everyone Every Day!

More and more parents are enrolling their children in schools that educate students from multiple cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Why? According to a study from Columbia University the benefits of attending a school with a…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsAugust 6, 20243 min
Two Empower College Prep elementary school-aged girls pose for the camera in the school’s hallway.

Start the College Journey Here

Research shows that the earlier and more often you talk with young children about college and career, the more they will envision their future selves attending an institution of higher education. At values-based, tuition-free Empower…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsJuly 30, 20243 min

Guide to K-12 Charter Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

Charter school enrollment is growing. Since the first charter school opened in 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota, charter schools have served over 12 million students. Charter schools' uniqueness makes them a popular choice with many…
GrowSchoolsGrowSchoolsJanuary 28, 20248 min

Michelle Dorame

Michelle Dorame is an Empower College Prep graduate and will be attending NAU to study elementary education teaching both in Spanish and English. She's interested in becoming a second grade teacher focused on helping students…
David ByrdDavid ByrdJanuary 1, 20232 min

Nallely Pacheco

Nallely Pacheco is an Empower College Prep graduate and will be attending the University of Arizona. She plans to major in philosophy, politics, economics, and law, and then after college attend law school to become…
David ByrdDavid ByrdJanuary 1, 20232 min

Ajanae Davis

Ajanae Davis is an Empower College Prep graduate and first generation college student. She was recruited to South Mountain Community College to play soccer and will major in biology and minor in liberal arts, and…
David ByrdDavid ByrdJanuary 1, 20231 min

Angel Lazalde Hernandez

Angel Lazalde Hernandez is an Empower College Prep graduate and plans to attend GCU, Grand Canyon University to study behavioral sciences. He is hoping to become a mental health counselor to help people in my world.…
David ByrdDavid ByrdJanuary 1, 20232 min

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