Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. NEWS Point Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school that offers families a high-quality educational option. Students benefit from a college-prep experience, strong academic support, and meaningful opportunities in a public school setting.  

NEWS Point Academy is located at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, in Fieldhouse C. We are proud to offer a dynamic environment that gives students access to outstanding facilities while attending school in person each day.  

No. NEWS Point Academy is an in-person, brick-and-mortar high school located at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona. Students learn on campus each day in a supportive, college-prep environment designed to help them grow as scholars, athletes, and leaders.  

No. NEWS Point Academy is designed for all students, not just athletes. While we offer strong athletic opportunities, sports are not required to belong here or to succeed here. Every student benefits from college-ready academics, leadership development, and a character-driven culture that helps them grow in school and in life.  

No. Sports are not required to attend NEWS Point Academy. Students can thrive here through rigorous academics, meaningful relationships, leadership opportunities, and a supportive school culture. Whether a student is highly competitive in sports, casually interested, or not athletic at all, there is a place for them here.

NEWS Point Academy currently offers:  

• Baseball 
• Soccer
• Basketball 
• Volleyball 
• Softball 

Our athletic offerings are part of a broader student experience that emphasizes discipline, teamwork, confidence, and personal growth.  

Students can expect a character-driven culture rooted in growth, integrity, wellness, and service. NEWS Point Academy is built to help students become confident scholars, athletes, and leaders who make a difference both on and off the field.  

Yes. Students do not need to participate in athletics to have a meaningful, engaging, and successful high school experience at NEWS Point Academy. Our school is built to support the whole student through academics, relationships, leadership, and personal development.  

NEWS Point Academy’s location at Arizona Athletic Grounds gives student-athletes access to a unique environment where strong academics and athletic development can grow together. Students learn in a tuition-free, college-prep high school while training in world-class sports facilities, with the academic structure and flexibility to support their goals in school, sport, and life. Just as importantly, NEWS Point Academy is designed for all students, so whether a student is pursuing high-level athletics or simply seeking a supportive, high-quality high school experience, they can thrive here.

Students at NEWS Point Academy benefit from a rigorous, college-prep academic experience designed to help them grow in confidence, think critically, and prepare for what comes next. Our in-person model combines strong academics, meaningful support, and leadership opportunities, equipping students for success in college, career, and life.  

Yes. NEWS Point Academy is a great fit for students who want a supportive, challenging high school experience, whether or not they participate in sports. Students do not need an athletic background to belong here. They simply need a desire to grow, learn, and take advantage of the opportunities available to them.

NEWS Point Academy is a public charter school. That means it is tuition-free and open to all families seeking a high-quality public school option.

NEWS Point Academy is a premier partner of the Arizona Athletic Grounds and operates as an independent public charter school with its own leadership and governance. The school will collaborate with existing club sports teams at Arizona Athletic Grounds while maintaining a clear focus on academic excellence and student development.  

Students can enroll at NEWS Point Academy regardless of where they live. As a tuition-free public charter high school, we welcome families seeking a supportive, in-person learning environment with strong academics and opportunities for all students.

Families choose NEWS Point Academy because it offers:  

• A tuition-free education 
• An in-person, brick-and-mortar high school experience  
• A campus located at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa  
• Strong academics in a supportive environment  
• Athletic opportunities in multiple sports  
• A school designed for all students, not just athletes  

It is a place where students can be challenged, supported, and prepared for what’s next.  

Families interested in NEWS Point Academy can contact the school or visit the enrollment page to learn more about admissions, eligibility, and next steps.