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Desert Crescent

Preparatory Academy

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Admissions

Admissions Process

We appreciate your interest in enrolling your child at DCPA. Our school looks to admit curious minds who will actively thrive in our dual-academic environment and positively contribute to our ethical student community. Follow these four simple steps to apply:

1

Attend Open House

Attend an open house or family meeting to learn about DCPA and get your questions answered by our admissions team.

2

Submit Enrollment Packet

Complete and submit the enrollment packet with parent and student information.

3

Provide Required Documents

Submit birth certificate, immunization records, prior school records, and emergency contact information.

4

Receive Enrollment Confirmation

Complete your enrollment and receive confirmation. Welcome to the DCPA family!

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Open House & ESA Workshop

Every two weeks until August. Next event: Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

10510 W Van Buren Street, Avondale, 85323

Tuition & Fees

Annual Tuition $8,000
Registration Fee $50
Complete Enrollment Packet

ESA Support Available

Families may use Arizona ESA (Education Savings Account) funds toward eligible private school expenses at DCPA.

  • ESA-friendly tuition support
  • Founding family enrollment open
  • Flexible payment options
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A Thoughtful 4-Day School Week

Our intentional 4-day instructional model supports student engagement, teacher effectiveness, and strong academic outcomes.

Monday – Thursday

Focused, intensive learning days

Friday – Teacher Planning

Professional development and Student intervention

Friday – Parent Conferences

Optional enrichment programs available

Week at a Glance

Monday: Full Academic Day

Tuesday: Full Academic Day

Wednesday: Full Academic Day

Thursday: Full Academic Day

Friday: Teacher Planning & Parent Conferences

School Policy

Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

1. Policy

Desert Crescent Preparatory Academy admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

2. Religious Character

Consistent with the exempt purposes of the Corporation described in Section 1.02 of the Bylaws, the Corporation is a religious school and may give preference on the basis of religion in admissions, employment, and programming to the extent permitted by law. Nothing in the religious character of the Corporation limits the policy stated in paragraph 1, and nothing in paragraph 1 limits the religious character of the Corporation.

3. Publicity

The officers of the Corporation shall (a) include a statement of the policy stated in paragraph 1 in all brochures, application forms, advertisements, and catalogues dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships; and (b) make the policy known to all segments of the general community served by the school in a manner that satisfies Revenue Procedure 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, as modified by Revenue Procedure 2019-22, 2019-22 I.R.B. 1260, including by displaying a notice of the policy at all times on the school’s primary, publicly accessible internet homepage in a manner reasonably expected to be noticed by visitors.

4. Records

The Corporation shall maintain the records required by Revenue Procedure 75-50, including (a) records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff for each academic year; (b) records sufficient to document that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory basis; (c) copies of all brochures, catalogues, and advertising dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships; and (d) copies of all materials used to publicize this policy. These records shall be retained for at least three years beyond the year to which they relate.

5. Application and Review

This policy applies to admissions, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, and all other school-administered programs, and to the employment of faculty and staff, except that preference on the basis of religion is permitted as provided in paragraph 2.

The Board of Directors shall review this policy not less frequently than annually and shall certify compliance with Revenue Procedure 75-50 as required in connection with any annual information return of the Corporation.