Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools (4320)

4827 N COUNTRY CLUB DR
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85256

ala.saltriverschools.org

Charter School 73 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) is a specialized educational institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Designed specifically for students who need a non-traditional approach to education, the school offers a personalized and flexible learning environment. It focuses on helping students who may have fallen behind in traditional high school settings to earn their diplomas through self-paced coursework and individualized attention from dedicated staff.

Beyond academics, the academy emphasizes a supportive culture that values the unique cultural heritage of its students while preparing them for life after graduation. By combining rigorous educational standards with social-emotional support and community-focused resources, ALA aims to remove barriers to academic success. Whether students are looking to accelerate their credit recovery or require a different pace to thrive, the school provides a structured yet adaptable pathway toward high school completion and long-term personal growth.

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 Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	10
American Indian	63

American Indian
63 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (13.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools (4320)
Phone:	(480)362-2132
Website:	http://ala.saltriverschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	73
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 10 2

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 54