Calibre Academy Surprise

www.calibreacademy.com/

Charter School 546 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Calibre Academy in Surprise, Arizona, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy focuses on providing a structured academic environment with an emphasis on rigorous curriculum standards. They utilize a traditional approach to education, aiming to foster academic growth, character development, and a strong foundational understanding of core subjects such as math, reading, and science.

In addition to its academic focus, Calibre Academy is known for its "Back to Basics" philosophy, which prioritizes disciplined classrooms and consistent expectations for student behavior and achievement. The school actively works to create a supportive community for families in the Surprise area, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students beyond the standard classroom setting. Their mission centers on preparing students for high school success by emphasizing accountability and personal responsibility.

546

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calibre Academy Surprise
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	182
Black	40
Asian	6
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
252 (46.2 %)
Hispanic
182 (33.3 %)
Two or More
62 (11.4 %)
Black
40 (7.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calibre Academy (79055)
Phone:	(623)556-2179
Website:	http://www.calibreacademy.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calibre Academy Surprise
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	56
Grade 8	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calibre Academy Surprise
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	277	50.7%
Male	269	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)