SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Southwest Leadership Academy is a public charter high school that is part of the Southwest Leadership Academy (92043) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 321 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.
Southwest Leadership Academy (SLA) is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, specifically designed to serve students in grades 6 through 12. The academy distinguishes itself through a personalized approach to education, prioritizing a supportive and structured environment that aims to help students who may have struggled in traditional school settings. By focusing on individualized learning plans, the school strives to foster academic growth while preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond academics, Southwest Leadership Academy places a heavy emphasis on character development and student leadership. The school’s mission centers on the holistic growth of its students, encouraging them to take ownership of their education and their futures through mentorship and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty, SLA seeks to create a close-knit community that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body in the West Phoenix area.
For more information, contact Southwest Leadership Academy at (602) 265-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 321 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - District:
- Southwest Leadership Academy (92043)
- Total Students:
- 321
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 321 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- White
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.