American Heritage Academy is Now Enrolling Students for the Fall 2013 Semester!

Why Choose AHA?

There's a number of reasons to choose American Heritage Academy...

  • Earn College Credits before you graduate high school.
  • Take part in a patriotic, community based school environment.
  • Learn strong academic and leadership skills.
  • Small Class Sizes - no more than 22 students to any class!
  • Learn to Think and Dedicate Yourself to Serving Others.

Our Mission : "Building Tomorrow's Heroes Today"

We promote America’s founding principles through a classical liberal arts education fostering personal greatness, community service, strong academic and leadership skills, while reaffirming hope in a caring environment.

What’s So Special About American Heritage Academy

American Heritage Academy (AHA) is a non-profit 501-C-3 public charter school that was founded in 1995 by a group of “home-school” parents. It received it’s charter from the State of Arizona to educate students in traditional basics, with emphasis on the great role models of the past. Concerned about the lack of statesmen, conservation of America’s freedoms and classically trained leaders, AHA was formed to “build tomorrow’s heroes today.” Students come to have a knowledge of and respect for the ideals and values of the great men and women of history, particularly our founding fathers.

AHA is a Testing Site for PSAT, SAT and ACT

American Heritage Academy (AHA) is a testing center to its own students and is open to testing all home school students and other public school students who wish to do so. For more information visit American Heritage Academy's PSAT/NMSQT Website.

AHA in the News
Mother to 10, Helen Freeman of Camp Verde spends her days as a part-time mom - to her students at American Heritage Academy. (VVN/Bill Helm)

Mother's Day Is Everyday... Helen Freeman raises 10 children with faith and love

Posted on 05/12/2013
Married for 43 years, Helen and her husband Gregg have 10 children, between the ages 20 and 41. Two of their children still live in the Verde Valley. The others are either away at college or in other parts of the country, building families of their own.  Read more
Day in the Life of ... C.J. Bast, fifth-grader at American Heritage Academy

Day in the Life of ... C.J. Bast, fifth-grader at American Heritage Academy

Posted on 05/04/2013
Eleven-year-old C.J. Bast says his teacher is "one of the best." Bast, a fifth-grade student at American Heritage Academy, is talking about Gala Little. "She's always trying to help you," Bast says of his teacher. "She never tries to discourage you. She always pushes you to do your best.  Read more

American Heritage Academy Senior Awarded Verde Valley Student of the Year

Posted on 03/08/2013
On March 14th, Summer Breeze, a Senior at American Heritage Academy will be awarded the Verde Pride Student of the Year award for her efforts that have made a positive impact on the community and set an exemplary role model for others.   Read more
American Heritage students give back to community

American Heritage students give back to community

Posted on 02/26/2013
American Heritage Academy's "Giving Back" program continues the spirit of giving throughout the year. AHA students in Cottonwood donate an hour of class time each week to local nonprofit organizations including; Red Rock Rehab, The Central Arizona Food Bank, Buena Vista Bright Futures and The A.R.C.  Read more
AHA Students Give Back at Red Rock Rehab

AHA Students Give Back at Red Rock Rehab

Posted on 02/08/2013
Mandy LaBrie, Staffing Director, and Kathy LaPort, Activities Director, at Red Rock Care and Rehab in Cottonwood said that AHA students visit with their senior residence, assist with social activities, birthday celebrations and other events.  Read more
Special Night with Holocaust Survivor and Author Stephan Nasser

My Brother's Voice - Holocaust Survivor and Author Stephan Nasser Speaks at AHA

Posted on 02/05/2013
Stephen "Pista" Nasser was thirteen years old when the Nazis whisked him and his entire family away from Hungary to the terrors Auschwitz and Muhldorf concentration camps. He was the only survivor from a family of 21.   Read more
AHA & Student Community Outreach Programs

American Heritage Academy's "Giving Back" program continues the spirit of giving throughout the year. AHA students in Cottonwood donate an hour of class time each week to local nonprofit organizations including; Red Rock Rehab, The Central Arizona Food Bank, Buena Vista Bright Futures and The A.R.C. To graduate from AHA, each High School Senior is required to create and implement a local community service project that range from Adopting a Grandparent to Diaper Drives and other creative programs that help community members.

Read All About Our Students' Community Outreach Programs

AHA Students Give Back at Red Rock Rehab

AHA Students Give Back at Red Rock Rehab Posted on 02/08/2013 by DeeAnn Deaton
Mandy LaBrie, Staffing Director, and Kathy LaPort, Activities Director, at Red Rock Care and Rehab in Cottonwood said that AHA students visit with their senior residence, assist with social activities, birthday celebrations and other events. Learn more...
Upcoming Events
   Last Day of School / Water Day
   May 23 2013
   Memorial Day - No School
   May 27 2013

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