Great Hearts Academies is a non-profit organization located in Phoenix, Arizona, that operates a growing network of private, classical, liberal arts, K-12 charter schools. The organization was founded in 2003 to offer an education that is both academically rigorous and well-rounded, with a focus on teaching the classics in literature, history, mathematics, and science. Great Hearts Academies operate 35 schools in Arizona and Texas, with plans for further expansion. The schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs to supplement the core curriculum. The organization employs experienced and dedicated educators who inspire and challenge their students to reach their full potential. Great Hearts Academies’ mission is to cultivate the hearts and minds of students through the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. They provide a balanced education that emphasizes the development of intellectual and moral virtues, critical thinking, and creative expression. The organization believes that education is the foundation of a healthy democracy and a flourishing society and aims to instill in its students a deep sense of civic responsibility, community engagement, and lifelong learning.