Arizona Charter Academy

www.azcharter.com

Charter School 982 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Arizona Charter Academy (ACA), located in Surprise, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is defined by its commitment to a "whole-child" educational philosophy, which emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, supportive environment, ACA aims to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and families, ensuring that each learner receives personalized attention tailored to their individual needs.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success beyond the classroom, focusing on rigorous academic standards, character development, and college and career readiness. In addition to core academics, Arizona Charter Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a long-standing history in the Surprise community, the academy prides itself on being an inclusive and safe learning hub that values community involvement and continuous improvement in student outcomes.

982

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 Arizona Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	667
Black	92
Asian	7
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
667 (67.9 %)
White
167 (17.0 %)
Black
92 (9.4 %)
Two or More
47 (4.8 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Success School (79453)
Phone:	(623)974-4959
Website:	http://www.azcharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 118

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 104

Ungraded 2