EDUCATION CENTER

2805 South Ironwood Drive

Apache Junction, AZ 85220

480.982.1110, ext. 3300

Mountain Shadows Education Center is a part of the Apache Junction Unified School District. It currently serves students in grades K-12

Students who attend our school are referred from schools within AJUSD as well as referred to us by other school districts nearby. Students attending MSEC have the unique opportunity to work in a small classroom environment designed to address students' individual needs.

There are several programs on the MSEC campus:

The Young Parent Program supports young parents wishing to complete a high school education while raising their children. The

The Alternative High School offers both traditional high school classes and the online Apache Junction Distance Learning Program.

Alternative Middle School.

Mt. Heights Academy is a K-8 program run as a partnership with Superstition Mountain Mental Health.

Students from both AJ middle schools and the high school
Eligible students from elementary schools

Transfer referred students
Special needs high school students

Young parents registered in the Young Parents Program

Helping students overcome obstacles
Interdisciplinary teaming
Success forms the basis for success
Students meet high expectations
Teachers connect
Assessment reflects curriculum
Staff provides positive role modeling

The goal of MSEC is to transition at-risk students back to their home school.