2026-2027 AAEC School Calendar
Tuition-Free Public Charter High Schools • Across Arizona
One school. Many pathways.
AAEC is an early college high school where students earn real college credit while exploring the career that fits them. Pathways span engineering, veterinary science, biosciences, business, agriculture, and equine science. So whatever your student wants to become, they can start now.
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Why Choose AAEC
- Real college credit, tuition-free. Students earn transferable college credit in courses taught by college professors — at no cost to families. There’s no cap on how many credits a student can earn.
- Pathways that lead somewhere. From engineering to veterinary science to agribusiness, our pathways connect classroom learning to real degrees, certificates, and careers.
- Small schools, real support. Our campuses are small by design, so every student is known by name. Regular planning keeps students on track and families in the loop.
- Rated A, across the board. Every AAEC campus has earned an A rating from the state.
- A true college experience. Located on or next to community college campuses, AAEC students walk to college classes and learn alongside college students — years ahead of their peers.
60+ transferable college credits possible before graduation.
~30% of graduates earn an Associate's degree with their Diploma.
"A" Rated - Every Physical Campus
Millions earned in scholarships each year.
Tuition-free since 1997.
Where AAEC students go next.
Our graduates head to universities with college credit already on their transcripts, scholarship offers in hand, and a clear plan for what’s next — in fields from medicine to engineering to veterinary science.
What’s Happening at AAEC
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Average Teacher Salary Notice per ARS 15-903(E)
| $57,328* | Average teacher salary of all teachers employed in FY 2026 (budget year) |
|---|---|
| $53,802* | Average teacher salary of all teachers employed in FY 2025 (prior year) |
| $3,526 | Increase in average teacher salary from prior year |
| 6.55% | Percent increase |
Ready to give your student a head start?
Applications are open and tours run year-round. The first step takes about five minutes.
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