Linda Abril Educational Academy

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

www.phoenixunion.org/sdea

277 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Linda Abril Educational Academy, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a specialized school within the Phoenix Union High School District designed to support students who benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. The academy focuses on personalized learning paths, catering to students who may need credit recovery, an accelerated pace, or a more flexible structure to complete their high school graduation requirements. By prioritizing a smaller, supportive community, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles and successfully earn their diplomas.

The academy emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing technology and individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of its diverse population. Beyond academics, Linda Abril is committed to fostering social-emotional growth and preparing students for life after high school, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its tailored curriculum and dedicated staff, the school provides a vital alternative for students seeking a focused, manageable, and goal-oriented path to academic success.

277

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linda Abril Educational Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	232
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
232 (83.8 %)
Black
22 (7.9 %)
American Indian
11 (4.0 %)
White
5 (1.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Phone:	(602)764-0050
Website:	http://www.phoenixunion.org/sdea
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
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 10 18

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 214