AESA Prep Academy (AESA) located in the Hill Country of Austin, Texas, was established in 2009, as a progressive and innovative school for grades K-12th. Mission: To provide rigorous, world-class academics in a small school setting supported by a positive, inclusive and inspiring environment for driven and motivated students that are also actively and intensely pursuing passions in sports, arts or academics. Facilitate development of well-rounded individuals while still allowing them to focus on specific passions. Vision: AESA Prep Academy aims to be internationally recognized for successfully developing leaders, student scholars, athletes and artists with strong character and drive. It is also AESA’s vision to be recognized as an elite and premier college prep with campuses around the globe. Fast Facts: Cognia Accredited and NCAA Approved 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio Faculty Stats: 20% PhD; 60% Master's; 20% Undergrad Traditional and Flexible Student Schedules 100% Personalized and Differentiated Academic Planning and Learning Robust Dual-Credit Program and Elite-Level University Partnerships (UTAustin and UCBerkeley) AESA embraces a positive, inclusive, motivated, and family-like community culture. AESA's Small-by-Design philosophy allows every student the opportunity to have meaningful learning experiences, friendships, and community. Beautiful 9 - acre hill country campus with lots of indoor and outdoor learning environments. Built-in travel and study aboard opportunities with AESA's multiple global campuses.