North Pointe Preparatory is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, that serves students in grades 7 through 12. History North Pointe Preparatory was established in August 2001, with 130 students in grades 7 through 9. In eight years, it grew to its current maximum enrollment of 750 students in grades 7 through 12. The school was founded by four families who wanted a high school that would support parents as they built character and leadership qualities in their teens and be financially accessible to everyone. The Pointe Schools system also contains two elementary schools, Canyon Pointe Academy and Pinnacle Pointe Academy, which both opened in 2002. Academics North Pointe Preparatory focuses on academics, arts, and athletics, providing secondary education for students who intend to pursue a college education. North Pointe offers dual enrollment and advanced placement classes, which give students an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. It is one of only six public schools in Arizona accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a college preparatory school. North Pointe Prep's Indoor Percussion team has only been competing for four years. In 2013 North Pointe Prep took second in WGAZ state championships, this being only their second year competing. In 2015, they took first in the WGAZ Division and state championship. In 2015 Robotics has made it to the top ten in the state. Athletics The competitive cheer team at North Pointe competes within the 1A-3A region of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. They are currently the four-time defending state champions, capturing the title from 2008 through 2011. They have also won several events in the last two years, including the 2009 West Coast Championship in the small coed division. In 2012 the JH football team went undefeated and won the championship. Community service North Pointe's emphasis on community service is exemplified by its Prep Cares program. In the fall, the school has collaborated with US Vets to create a float for the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, in addition to running several other events honoring members of the armed forces. North Pointe has a food drive every winter and helps stock boxes at local food banks. In the spring, Prep Cares focuses on providing mentoring for younger students, as well as working with the American Diabetes Association to help bring awareness to children's diabetes. Controversies 2008 suspensions In the Spring of