It was among the "first wave" of charter schools in State, and prides itself not just on consistently strong test scores and athletic accomplishments, but also on its positive, family-like community.
It was an active member of the Canyon Athletic Association, providing a range of sports opportunities for grades 5-8.
In 2009, the school was excited to announce the addition of Foothills Academy Elementary Preparatory in Cave Creek, to serve grades 1-5. in 2013, all-day kindergarten (tuition-free).
In 2017, Honey Bee Academy Preschool began serving youth ages 3–5 by leasing space on the Ashler Hills campus.
The school features an individualized approach with multiage integrated classes and an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program for all grade levels.