REYES MARIA RUIZ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Espiritu Community Development Corp. (92250) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 566 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the Espiritu Schools network, the academy is rooted in a mission to foster academic excellence while emphasizing character development and community service. The school focuses on creating a supportive, culture-rich learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often highlighting values like discipline, leadership, and personal responsibility.

The academy’s approach integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on holistic student growth. By utilizing the resources and educational philosophy of the Espiritu organization, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders within their own community. With a commitment to small-school intimacy and community engagement, Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and provide families in South Phoenix with a strong, values-based alternative to traditional district schooling.

For more information, contact Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy at (602) 243-7788 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4848 S. 2nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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REYES MARIA RUIZ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 566 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
566
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 566 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending REYES MARIA RUIZ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.6%
White
1.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.