VENTANA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Go back
6424 E CAVE CREEK RD
CAVE CREEK, AZ 85331
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Phone: 480-488-9362
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 6
  • Educational Climate: Above Average
  • Technology Measure: Not Reported
  • Type: State Department Of Education
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
  • District: Arizona State Charter School Board
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 14.4
  • Number Students: 0000130
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Classrooms: 10
  • Expense/Pupil:
  • Poverty Level: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Computers: 20
  • Number PCs: 020
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Mr Christopher Whittaker
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (22 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (21 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-06-27
    "My children all attend Ventana and we love it! The teachers there are the best- they are there because they love teaching and they love kids! They will bend over backward to help your children. We went to Ventana because of Core Knowledge. It is the best curriculum available, hands down. My children love learning with Core Knowledge! The school is small but we love that too because our children get more one on one with the smaller class sizes. The clubs are fun too! I understand there have been some problems in the past but the teachers that remain there now are committed to making it the best year ever. They are a team and I trust them 100%! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone! If you are looking for a "family" feel in a small charter environment, then don't pass Ventana up. The TeamCFA group is building us a new school next year and it is going to be awesome! We are so excited for this school year to begin! The PTO is the best too!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-11-08
    "I use to think Ventana was a great school but most of the former faculty that help make that warm family feel and encouraged teacher, parent and student participation have left. Parental involvement is at its lowest ever. The special education department use to be solid, but is no longer their strong point due to the fact that Ventana now lacks resources. I wouldn't advise sending a child with special needs to Ventana. On the bright side the remaining teachers there are caring and competent in their teaching."
    Teacher Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-10-21
    "Ventana is a great school. Like all schools, Ventana has its kinks we are working through. Students and parents are realizing Ventana isn't a typical charter school, the standards and expectations of all of their teachers really reaches new heights.Ventana is a school of choice. This is school should no longer be looked at as "the easy school" or "the school with all the poorly behaved kids". Student accountabilty is a strong belief we hold at Ventana. As a teacher, I love my job. My children will definitely be going to Ventana when they become of age. Even though I travel a far distance to and from work on a daily basis, I wouldn't change schools. The staff I work with is amazing and our new principal is fabulous! If you are looking for a school with small class sizes, individual attention with teachers that care, you should consider Ventana."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-07-25
    "Ventana Academy is a K-8 charter school with a Core Knowledge Curriculum that has now joined with TeamCFA. The school has small class sizes, afterschool clubs, fosters community involvement, and teaches by utilizing a direct, hands-on and multisensory approach which is integral to students at various skill levels and differing needs. By having a Core Knowledge Curriculum it means there will be no repitions or gaps in our children's education. Each grade level will build upon the previous year. It is what the education system is meant to be and what is used to be. If you're looking for a school where you're child can receive individualized intruction with great teachers, a great curriculum, and in a great community, Ventana is the place to be."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-07-23
    "Would have said that Ventana Academy was a great school. Attended Kindergarten & 1st grade there & the Kindergarten teacher is AMAZING! HOWEVER, due to recent changes in the teaching staff and the Principal, I am now very concerned! My child will be attending 2nd grade there this coming school year because the 2nd grade teacher is the same as prior year and well regarded. However, I would caution any parents who are considering having their child attend Ventana Academy. The current political climate at the school and the loss of personnell due to disagreements with the Board could severly impact the school. Many of those who really made Ventana Academy a GREAT school, are not there any more. The small class sizes, personal attention to individual students, and overall caring atmosphere that was Ventana seem to be disappearing!"
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