Founded in 1997, Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center, in partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges, is a multiple campus, independent high school district. Each campus offers a college preparatory curriculum and enables students to earn college-transferable credits, while completing work for their high school diploma. AAEC s curriculum meets the standards set by the state of Arizona and is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. The center also offers special education and related services to students with disabilities, under public supervision and direction, and at no charge to the parents. It provides various facilities to students, including a library, tutoring services, cafeterias, recreational facilities, theaters, language laboratories, a writing center and computer laboratories. AAEC s campuses are located in Phoenix and Mesa, Ariz.