Aspen Valley Prep Academy

4221 North Hughes Avenue

School District

Fresno Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 04, 2025

AVP has an amazing school culture. The teachers go above and beyond to meet the learning needs and styles of all students. The Parent Leadership Team hosts monthly events for students and families to get to know each other.
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2024

If I could I’d give 0 stars . What this school CLAIMS to be is nothing like what life at Aspen is really like or about! The principal is so unprofessional! & if your hold has an IEP this school will deny you of your legal rights. Currently seeking legal advice because this school in no way shape or form is fair to children with disabilities nor equal. My kid and another student were horsing around in the cafeteria, my kid gets a call home and I get told I have to sit in the cafeteria with him in the morning if I want him to eat breakfast. The other child did not get disciplined. It’s so many other ways my kid has been singled out or left out . What a joke this school is!!!! I 100% would not recommend this school to anyone who has a child with special needs. You’ll get calls everyday , they’ll be suspended every other day, or worse like my kid just have them sitting in the office all day until pickup .
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2023

My kids have been going here for over 4 years and I love the school. The curriculum is at a high standard. Kids love being at school, the staff are friendly . The teachers go above and beyond for their students. Communication with teachers through ParentSquare is always great I get a response within 1 day. The healthy lunch program is great as well. Overall the school really cares about the students.
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2023

We love the school. Staff always informs when necessary, the teachers are the best! They communicate very well with parents and are always welling to help! And their sports are even picking up! Great coaching, and shows passion towards our kids!! Last but not least, we as parents are also able to get involved with school events etc...So thrilled we decided to go with Aspen for four of our children!!
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2022

Wish I could give zero stars!!! My sisters were bullied here constantly and staff did nothing about it. In fact, they took every chance they could to join in on the bullying themselves. So glad they are out of here if you take bullying seriously stay FAR FAR away.
Submitted by parent on September 29, 2021

Horrible!!!! The teacher has a nasty attitude and blames the student if they don’t understand the work. Not every student is the same some need more help than others. SMH
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2020

Our experience has been positive, in particular with their handling of the pandemic situation. Students are learning every day and taking charge of their class work.
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2020

Wonderful school, I highly recommended Aspen Valley Prep above others
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2020

Excellent! I love it by far. It is very family oriented and makes you feel right at home. I feel super safe dropping off my son every morning
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2020

Very bad , if you have a kiddo that needs more they say oh we can help them then call you and say come pick them up there suspended... WOW I don't recommend this School at all...
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2018

The school is a wonderful environment for my son. He's learned how to step up as a leader, how to manage his time well and work with other students and adults. I drive him all the way across town every day because it's worth it for him to be in this environment.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2018

My granddaughter is loving her experience at this school. I'm glad we found it.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2018

I would rate my experience with this school at a 5. There is a great atmosphere that allows the children to grow and learn. The teachers are always understanding and have a desire to teach that gets the students excited for learning. I’m also excited for the years to come with Miss Rivera as principal of the school. She has strong goals and expectations for Valley Prepatory Academy. I’m glad my child is enrolled.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2017

I have been kind of disappointed, to be honest. I really like the principal and the way most of the school is structured; however, I think the teachers (at least the ones I have dealt with) need to be reminded that they are there to teach, not to play on their phones while the computers teach the kids.They also send out a BILLION e-mails and texts per day asking for money, donations, supplies, kidneys...It is very frustrating to have to tell your children almost EVERY DAY that you can't send money/supplies/etc. with them every time the school asks for it. They use your kids as marketing tools against you and it is exhausting. It is annoying to get the messages constantly and it is frustrating to disappoint your kids because it just isn't feasible to donate your entire paycheck to the school every time you get paid. They need to figure out their budget better.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2017

I am happy that the 4th through 8th grades are using Summit Learning online platform. The school also has implemented The Leader in Me in the schools, so students can have an opportunity to lead the programs. Last week we had the Family Fun Night, where the students lead the program. Students led the 8th grade promotion last June and are leading in many of the events that used to be led by adults. Last year, the students began leading the parent conferences. Students become more confident when they have opportunities to be leaders.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2017

This school is excellent. One of Fresno's best kept secrets.
Submitted by student on March 29, 2017

I went to this school when i was younger and now my siblings go. Theyre like telemarketers they act like theyre the best but in reality they are just as cheap and terrible as any other. I wouldnt send your kids here. The bullying is so out of hand. The kids learn nothing. And the staff dont care.
Submitted by other on July 24, 2016

Dear, future students, teachers, or anyone who dares associate with this school DONT. This school is possibly the worst charter in California. The teachers are fired after 10 years of working because, the school doesn't wanna give them the bonuses. They will fire teachers and staff for the stupidest of things such as 'being to nice' (not kidding) or giving students hugs(also not kidding). There are some good people in this mix that sadly got sucked into this mess and too them I say "good luck". And don't get me started on how they treat their students! The school says its a "bully free zone" But it's truly not. And don't you dear to try to bring any issue up to the office because they'll just ban you from the campus! Trust me on this do not go to this school!
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2016

This school plays by there own rules. They have a structured policy and guidelines in place however, they pick and choose when and with whom to follow protocol. There is a definite "in crowd". Once you've been ostracized from it, good luck. Administration covers for their staff that make questionable calls or ignore the schools written policy. Because they're a charter they aren't held to the same accountability as the unified schools. They offer a specialized art class, but beyond that there isn't any more available to your kids than if they went to a public non-charter school. They will tell you they have smaller class sizes and smaller teacher student ratio, and a great character building philosophy. That attention doesn't apply to everyone. They say they have a zero tolerance bullying policy, they even have written protocol how to handle violence and threats of violence, but they won't follow through and hide under the scope of being unable to discuss other students discipline. Very unprofessional behavior from administration. They fired one of their teachers this year and made him do the march of shame as school was being released in front of all of the schools students and their parents. Tactless! Some of their teachers agree with the misconduct of their own administration but have been reprimanded for speaking up or questioning the way things are done. You may think sending your children to a charter will be better than sending them to your district school but I would look into others if your adamant about going to a charter.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2015

Just finished another great year at Valley Prep! Just keeps getting better! Thank you to the caring and professional staff.