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Barber Preparatory Academy

Now Enrolling Grades PK-8 in Highland Park, Michigan

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Proudly Serving Highland Park Families

In Partnership with Highland Park School District
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Tuition-Free, Public Charter School

Barber Preparatory Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Barber Preparatory Academy

Welcome to Barber Preparatory Academy—Home of the Eagles! We are a tuition-free, public community school in the Highland Park School District open to all PK-8 students. We teach an accredited, college prep curriculum and use technology daily in each classroom to accelerate student learning and readiness. Our school is newly under the management of ACCEL Schools, an established and award-winning public charter school operator. Our safe, secure campus features a brand new school library and we offer full-day, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs.


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Fri 20

Free Dress Fridays

May 20
Tue 24

Board Meeting

May 24 @ 5:30 pm
Fri 27

Free Dress Fridays

May 27
Mon 30

Memorial Holiday – No School

May 30

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Enroll in Pre-K for Fall 2022 Today!

Free In-Person Preschool Child Must be 4 By September 1, 2022Children that will be 4 by December 1, 2022 are accepted, however priority is given to children who meet the age requirement.Families must meet with GSRP staff to determine eligibility.This is ONLY the application process:Documents Needed to Determine EligibilityBirth Certificate…

Introduction to Flying Classroom

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Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2022!

  Building a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your journey with us and save your seat today! Apply Now!

School District, Barber Prep Thankful For A Great 2021-22 School Year

Scholars pose with school principal, Timeka Brown A new era has dawned for the Highland Park School District and Barber Preparatory Academy. Thankfulness fills the hearts of the leadership, educators, staff and scholars as they look toward a brighter future that truly puts children first.  “I am thankful for our…

Accredited by Cognia™

Our school is accredited by Cognia™ for meeting the highest standards of education in ongoing, third-party review.
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All Teachers Properly Certified & Licensed

  All teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Michigan Revised Code: Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise.  

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Accredited by Cognia™

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