About Us

Welcome to Vandenbark Academy

Vandenbark Academy is a private home education program located in Mesa, Arizona. We serve full-time ESA-enrolled students by offering a rigorous and flexible education rooted in academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

Customized & Accelerated Learning

Our instruction is highly individualized. Students are encouraged to accelerate through material when mastery is demonstrated and to explore subjects at a deeper level when passion or curiosity calls for it. We believe in meeting students where they are — and helping them grow beyond.

A Balance of Rigor and Flexibility

At Vandenbark Academy, we value both academic challenge and adaptable pacing. Our curriculum draws from a combination of:

• Dual enrollment courses at local colleges (MCC, CGCC)
  
  

• Accredited online instruction (Lukeion Project, Home2Teach)
  
  

• Honors-level homeschool curriculum
  
  

• Real-world learning and enrichment projects
  
  

This combination allows us to maintain high expectations while also honoring each student’s individual needs and strengths.

Learning that Inspires

We aim to create a genuine passion for learning. Whether it’s STEM innovation, literature analysis, or creative writing, students are encouraged to dive into meaningful projects and ideas that excite them. We believe joyful learning is the most powerful kind.

Preparing for Life Beyond School

In addition to academics, we focus on the development of essential life skills — time management, communication, independence, and resilience. Our goal is to raise capable, confident young adults ready to succeed in college, career, and life.

Guided by a Passionate Educator

All instruction is overseen by Mrs. Vandenbark, a dedicated homeschool educator who works closely with each student to build a program that challenges, supports, and empowers. Vandenbark Academy is more than a school — it’s a foundation for lifelong success.