How to Enroll via Open Enrollment
Enroll in Arizona College Prep Middle School
Welcome to Arizona College Prep Middle School in the Chandler Unified School District, the premier district of choice!
If you have questions, send an e-mail to Sarah Smith, ACP Middle School Registrar, or call us at (480) 883-5406.
We look forward to your family joining our school community!
Capacity/Grade
Arizona College Prep Middle
Updated
Capacity: 918 Students
| Grades accepting open enrollments | |
|---|---|
| Sixth Grade | No |
| Seventh Grade | No |
| Eighth Grade | No |
| Special Education Services | No |
Capacity may change prior to data being updated.
Open Enrollment capacity data is updated every 12 weeks per legislative requirements. The next update will occur by January 16, 2026.
Open Enrollment Capacity
Open Enrollment enables Arizona students to attend public schools outside their attendance area. In accordance with state law, the District has established an open enrollment policy and implemented an open enrollment program without charging tuition for non-resident students and resident transfer students. Open Enrollment applications may be submitted online (elementary) or via email or in-person at our junior high and high schools.
Per district policy 5-105 and 5-105A and ARS 15-816, acceptance of a student's Open Enrollment will be based on site capacity, the students' prior discipline, grades and/or attendance. Please note that the district does not transport open enrollment students.
Open Enrollment capacity data is updated every 12 weeks per legislative requirements. Capacity may change prior to data being updated.
The next update will occur by January 16, 2026.
Open Enrollment Overview
The Chandler Unified School District is a premier district of choice. Academic achievement is a high priority in the district as evidenced by test scores which exceed state and national averages. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding educational programs at all grade levels. Open Enrollment enables Arizona students to attend public schools outside their attendance area. In accordance with state law, the District has established an open enrollment policy and implemented an open enrollment program without charging tuition for non-resident students and resident transfer students.
Arizona College Preparatory Middle School (ACPMS) is a community-oriented campus with comprehensive course offerings for all students. ACP consists of two campuses with ACP Middle School enrolling students in grades 6-8 and ACP High School enrolling students in grades 9-12. We have adapted our enrollment process to ensure that we continue to provide equal opportunities to all families who wish to attend ACP.
In an effort to ensure an equitable application process, Open Enrollment for ACP Middle School is only accepted via our live online application platform.
If you wish to Open Enroll for the 2025-2026 school year, please email smith.sarah@cusd80.com for the form link. We are currently at capacity for all grade levels for the 2025-26 school year. All applicants will now be placed on our wait list.
Open Enrollment started on November 10, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. for the 2026-2027 school year.
**We are currently at enrollment capacity for all grade levels for the 2026-2027 school year. All applicants will now be placed on our enrollment capacity wait list.**
Before we get started ...
Please read each section in its entirety, to obtain a thorough understanding of the open enrollment process.
- Students currently attending ACPMS do NOT need to re-apply to remain at the same site for the next school year.
- It is expected that the student on open enrollment remain at the requested school for the entire school year. Revoking your open enrollment to return to your boundary CUSD school mid-year requires both principal and district approval.
- Transportation (bussing) is NOT PROVIDED for students on open enrollment living outside the CUSD boundaries.
- Transportation (bussing) is NOT GUARANTEED for students on open enrollment living within the CUSD boundaries.
- After-school care (Kids Express) is NOT provided at ACP Middle School.
- Students are expected to be picked up at the end of the scheduled school day.
Priority Groups
Open enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis, within your priority group.
Priority 1- Resident transfer students who currently attend the school and their siblings.
Priority 2- Children of CUSD employees.
Priority 3- Resident transfer students (you live within the CUSD boundaries.)
Priority 4- Previously accepted & enrolled non-resident student’s siblings.
Priority 5- Nonresident students (you live outside the CUSD boundaries.)
Important Note: Please read each section in its entirety.
- The Open Enrollment application is required by ALL families who wish to attend ACP Middle School as this school does not have assigned school boundaries.
- You must apply and be accepted through open enrollment before you can register.
- The online open enrollment application only allows for one email address to be added for communication purposes during the application process. Please ensure the parent/guardian email listed on the open enrollment application is entered correctly and checked regularly as most communication from ACP Middle School will be through email.
- Sibling priority ONLY occurs when siblings are attending the same ACP campus, concurrently. Sibling priority at ACP Middle School is not granted to students who have or will have siblings at ACP High School.
- Providing false information on the open enrollment form or submitting multiple open enrollment applications will result in the open enrollment being denied or admission being revoked (per CUSD policy). Please DO NOT submit two applications for the same student.
- After your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to upload any required documents for your application. Please upload your documents after you have submitted your application.
- Not all schools in the City of Chandler are part of Chandler Unified School District. Please visit our CUSD School Locations and Boundaries Page to verify your school boundaries.
Required Documents for Enrollment
If your child is not enrolled/attending a Chandler Unified school you will have 5 school days to submit the required documents (attendance history/discipline report/grades, and if applicable, a current, full IEP).
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Previous School Year Documents (PDF is preferred)
- 2024-25 Grade Report/Report Card/Transcripts
- 2024-25 Attendance Report
- 2024-25 *Discipline Report -
Current School Year Documents (PDF is preferred)
- 2025-26 In-Progress Grades/Progress Report/Grade Report/Report Card/Transcripts
- 2025-26 Attendance Report
- 2025-26 Discipline Report
*If your child does not have any discipline report, please request a statement from the school on letterhead with the administrator's signature.
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Current, full IEP: If your student currently has an IEP, you must provide your most recent full report.
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Document Submission: Please submit all documents via the link provided in the confirmation email you receive after you have completed the online Open Enrollment application.
***If your student currently attends one of our CUSD schools, you are NOT required to provide items 1-4 listed above with your Open Enrollment application.
** If you have any questions - email smith.sarah@cusd80.com
Acceptance, Denial, and Waitlists
Notification Letters
Letters of acceptance, denial, or waitlist status will be emailed on or before the first Wednesday of December.
- If we are unable to accept your student due to enrollment capacity, your student will be placed on a waitlist. If a position becomes available, the registrar will contact you.
- Reasons a student would receive a decline letter include issues/concerns with grades, attendance, and/or discipline.
- Declined students are not placed on a waitlist.
- If you are declined, you may apply to another CUSD school for open enrollment.