DESERT POINTE ACADEMY

Desert Pointe Academy is a public charter high school with about 33 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.

Desert Pointe Academy, located at 7785 W. Peoria Ave in Peoria, Arizona, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of the Choice Academies network, the school focuses on providing a structured, back-to-basics educational environment. Their curriculum is centered on academic rigor, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, while incorporating character development to help students build strong personal values alongside their intellectual growth.

The school is known for its intimate campus feel and its commitment to a "classical-lite" philosophy, which prioritizes a disciplined classroom setting and clear academic expectations. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a uniform policy, Desert Pointe Academy aims to minimize distractions and foster a community-oriented atmosphere where teachers can provide personalized attention. For families in the Peoria area, the school serves as an alternative to traditional district public schools, offering a focused, traditional approach to education intended to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Desert Pointe Academy at (623) 930-1734 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7785 W. Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
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DESERT POINTE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Peoria, AZ with about 33 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
33
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 33 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.5%
White
30.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
9.1%
Black or African American
6.1%
Asian
3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.0%

Female
42.4%
Male
57.6%

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.