APA is a leadership school that uses our military backing as a vehicle to develop young leaders in Indiana. Our mission is to cultivate scholars, empower leaders, and instill core values. We do this through alignment with our schools' core pillars: academics, leadership, and citizenship. Students learn in intimate, structured class settings and our educators emphasize project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and STEM in their instruction. We instill leadership skills and a sense of community through military-based training and extracurricular activities, enabling students to excel in whichever post-graduation paths they pursue and to contribute to their communities.
The first thing that you notice when you come to APA is our students look a little different. Perhaps it is the uniform that is pressed and clean, or how our students stand a little taller than their peers, or how they look you in the eye when they speak to you. Perhaps it is when our students respond with a “yes ma’am” and a “no sir.” For students at APA, their time with us is about learning. Not only learning the school subject matter but learning who they are and who they will become.
APA is committed to:
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Academic Excellence
Preparation for the Jobs of Tomorrow
Opportunities to Explore a Diverse Range of Interests
A Safe Environment to Learn and Grow
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I truly believe that the rules laid out and what's expected of the kids, gives structure to their daily routine. I don't think my child would have had the same education at our public schools.
-Shannan Bush
We chose APA 10 years ago for our children and absolutely love the family atmosphere. The values that have been instilled in our students is amazing. The teachers, administrators, coaches and staff are second to none. We Love APA!
-Shawn Justice
Great school to send your children too. High standards great academics with an up and coming athletic department.
-David Allen Ring
APA has been a huge part of 3 of our grand children's lives. They have grown, matured and carry APA values. The respect and love for each cadet is amazing. If I lived closer I would volunteer my time to help where ever I could! thank you APA from a very Appreciative Grand Ma!
-Vicki A. Gill
Complete your application online. We are currently accepting students for the 2024-2025 school year for grades K-12 at both Anderson Preparatory campuses, as well as students who need a fully remote, online education.
Complete the application form
APA application review
You will receive an email from ashively@goapa.org regarding your next steps! Be on the look out for it!
Your student’s birth certificate
Proof of residency
(current utility bill)
Immunization records or signed waiver
Meet the APA enrollment team responsible for enrollment, registration, orientation, and attendance
Capt. Shively is our school registrar and has been with us since 2009! She is an integral force behind APA and is the friendly face you’ll see when enrolling your future cadet. She will handle everything from your inquiry email to approving your paperwork for enrollment.
School tours are her thing and we think she perfectly encapsulates the essence of APA with just a walk around our building(s). Schedule one today to help make your future cadet’s dreams take flight!
Capt. Rue has been with APA since 2012, first as a student teacher, then a classroom teacher, and now Director of Communications. She works behind the scenes for enrollment. If you have any questions regarding APA, she's your gal.
The Anderson Preparatory Academy is open to all applications who are residents of Indiana without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or identification, or disability. In making positive affirmation of this policy the Academy is guided by both the letter and the spirit of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
