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Tuition-Free Online Charter School · Grades 7–12 · Serving Arizona
School built
different.
For students
built different.
No shortcuts. Just miles.
Tuition-free online education for eligible Arizona students in grades 7–12 — college preparation, career exploration and individualized pathways built around each student’s interests, with academic flexibility.
More than a game. It’s an industry.
Brand Story
What is REI Prep?
Meet REI Prep and discover a different way to think about school, sports, technology and what's next.
Mile 01
Choose Your Lane
No shortcuts. Just miles.
Why REI Prep
More than a game.
It’s an industry.
Not every student wants to play the game. REI Prep gives students room to explore where they fit.
Coach itBroadcast itMarket itBuild the techRun the businessCreate contentManage eventsChange the industry
Student-Athlete
Flexible academics designed to work alongside serious athletic development, training and competition.
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Digital Athlete
Esports, gaming, competition and exposure to the growing careers behind the digital sports industry.
Explore Digital Athlete
Sports Career
Explore the business, media, coaching, operations and career opportunities that make the sports industry work.
Explore Sports CareerMile 02
The Academic Game Plan
No shortcuts. Just miles.
REI Prep at a glance
REI Prep at a glance.
Tuition-Free
Grades 7–12
Online Academics
NCAA-Approved Coursework
College + Career Preparation
In-Person Experiences
Academics are the foundation
A legitimate school. A flexible college-prep plan.
Academic coursework is provided through Premier Prep Online Academy. Students follow a 22-credit graduation structure with advisor-supported planning, the Civics Exam and CPR requirement.
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English
4
Math
3
Lab Sciences
3
Social Studies
2
Foreign Language
1
Fine Art / CTE
5
Electives
22 credits. One connected future.
College starts here.
College starts here.
Graduate with more
than a diploma.
Build college coursework around where you want to go — then apply what you learn through real REI Prep experiences.
Sports Business & LeadershipSports Media & CommunicationsEsports, Gaming & TechnologyAthlete Health & PerformanceCareer & Leadership
REI Prep College Concentration
College coursework through ASU Universal Learner Courses
4
College Courses
12+
Potential College Credits
Applied
Real-World Experience
REI Prep
College Concentration
Mile 03
The REI Experience
No shortcuts. Just miles.
More ways to REI
More ways to REI.
Different students need different ways to learn, develop and compete.
The Playbook
The Playbook.
Sports. Education. Development. Opportunity. What's next.
The Playbook is launching soon.
Stories, conversations and ideas from across REI Prep — sports, education, development and opportunity. Check back for the first drops.
Mile 04
Beyond the Classroom
No shortcuts. Just miles.
Real-world learning
Living Labs
Real-world learning through sporting events, media productions, industry experiences and community activations.
Explore
Small-sided sports
SCHOOL'D
Small-sided sports experiences, including 3v3 basketball and 4v4 flag football.
Explore
Student-powered media
REI Sports Network
Student-powered sports storytelling, interviews, broadcasting and media production.
Explore
Experiential learning
Fieldwork
Experiential learning connecting academics with sports, entertainment, business, travel and industry exploration.
Explore
Community celebrations
All-Star Experience
Sports celebrations and community experiences created with REI Prep and its partners.
Explore
Grades K–6
REI Jr.
Youth and family community programming for grades K–6.
ExploreUpcoming on the route
What’s next.
October 31, 2026
SCHOOL'D Fright Night 3v3
3v3 tournament + REI Arena + community experience in Tucson.
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Feb 8, 2027
CAA Esports: Marvel Rivals — Monday
Marvel Rivals (High School) — Arizona CAA Esports Regular Season. 4:00 PM Arizona Time.
View eventFeb 9, 2027
CAA Esports: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — Tuesday
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Middle + High School) — Arizona CAA Esports Regular Season. 4:00 PM Arizona Time.
View eventFeb 11, 2027
CAA Esports: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Thursday
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Middle + High School) — Arizona CAA Esports Regular Season. 4:00 PM Arizona Time.
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The People Behind the Run
No shortcuts. Just miles.
Leadership
Run by people
who show up.
REI Prep is built by educators, advisors, coaches and sports-industry operators who believe a school should fit the student — not the other way around. Meet the team and ask anything on a discovery call.
The run is a team sport
- Educators who plan
- Advisors who track
- Coaches who develop
- Partners who open doors
Confirmed learning network
training
Ballin Elite
Basketball training campus and partner location.
academic
Premier Prep Online Academy
Provides REI academic coursework.
Participating organizations across the REI community
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The Family Playbook
No shortcuts. Just miles.
For parents + families
You don't have to figure this out alone.
REI Prep helps families navigate academics, college preparation, NCAA eligibility, financial literacy and the decisions that come with raising a student who is building toward something bigger.
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New family start here
A clear path from interest to first day.
01
Explore REI
02
Choose a pathway
03
Book a Discovery Call
04
Complete academic enrollment
05
Complete REI onboarding
06
Select applicable programs/services
07
Access Parent/Student Portal
08
Begin the REI experience
Family FAQ
Questions families ask.
Straight answers about REI Prep, academics, athletics and next steps.
Refer + Run
Know a student who should be at REI?
Refer a new student to REI Prep and earn a $50 gift card when eligibility requirements are met.
Mile 07 · Your next mile starts here
Now Enrolling + Accepting Transfers
Your next mile
starts here.
Discover a school designed around your student’s interests, goals and future.
Tuition-Free · Grades 7–12 · Arizona