Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona

www.glaaz.org

Charter School 74 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ) is a tuition-free, college-preparatory charter high school located in Phoenix that is dedicated to empowering young women. The school’s curriculum is specifically designed to foster academic excellence while simultaneously developing the leadership potential, self-confidence, and social responsibility of its students. By providing a supportive, all-female learning environment, GLAAZ aims to bridge the gender gap in education and prepare its students to become tomorrow’s leaders in various professional and civic fields.

Beyond its focus on rigorous academics, the academy places a heavy emphasis on personal development through mentorship and extracurricular opportunities. The school integrates character education and leadership training into the daily experience, encouraging students to think critically and advocate for themselves. With a mission rooted in equity and advancement, GLAAZ strives to ensure that every student graduates with a clear path toward post-secondary success, providing the tools and resources necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and the global workforce.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	57
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
57 (77.0 %)
White
7 (9.5 %)
Black
5 (6.8 %)
Two or More
3 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CPLC Community Schools (4300)
Phone:	(602)288-4518
Website:	http://www.glaaz.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	74
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

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 23