ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL
Arizona Autism Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 106 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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.
Arizona Autism Charter School (AZACS) is a specialized, tuition-free public charter school network located in Phoenix, Arizona, specifically designed to serve students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As the first school of its kind in the state, it provides a tailored educational environment that integrates evidence-based practices with a robust support system. The school utilizes specialized curricula and therapeutic approaches—such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and structured teaching—to address the unique communication, social, and academic needs of its student population, ensuring that every child receives individualized attention in a supportive setting.
Beyond its academic focus, AZACS is recognized for its commitment to holistic student development and family partnership. The school emphasizes life-skills training, vocational preparation, and social-emotional growth, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary for independence beyond the classroom. By fostering a community where neurodiversity is embraced rather than viewed as a barrier, Arizona Autism Charter School serves as a vital resource for families seeking an inclusive, data-driven educational alternative that prioritizes the specific developmental milestones and success of children on the autism spectrum.
For more information, contact Arizona Autism Charter School at (602) 882-5544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 106 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 106
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 106 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.9%
- White
- 28.3%
- Asian
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Female
- 12.3%
- Male
- 87.7%
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.