Choice Learning Academy

www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/21

450 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

R.E. Simpson School is a public K–8 educational institution located in the Alhambra Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Situated in a densely populated urban area near 23rd Avenue, the school serves a diverse student body, emphasizing foundational academic skills and community-oriented learning. The school is part of a district known for its commitment to providing comprehensive support services, including early childhood education and programs designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners within the local neighborhood.

The school environment at R.E. Simpson is focused on fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that prepares children for the transition to high school. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, often acting as a hub for families who rely on its academic and extracurricular offerings. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can develop the essential social and academic competencies necessary for future success.

450

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Choice Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	311
Black	73
Asian	17
Two or More	8
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
311 (69.1 %)
Black
73 (16.2 %)
White
24 (5.3 %)
Asian
17 (3.8 %)
American Indian
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Phone:	(602)246-0699
Website:	http://www.alhambraesd.org/Domain/21
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
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 6 129

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 158