AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GILBERT
American Leadership Academy (ALA) Gilbert, located at 1070 S. Higley Rd, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The school is part of a larger network of Arizona charter schools that emphasizes a back-to-basics academic approach, aiming to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured environment. Their curriculum is designed to instill strong character development and leadership skills in students, blending traditional classroom instruction with a focus on patriotic values and academic excellence.
Beyond academics, ALA Gilbert is known for its strong focus on extracurricular involvement, including a comprehensive athletics program and various clubs that encourage student participation and school spirit. The campus environment is typically noted for its emphasis on safety, discipline, and community, fostering a culture where students are expected to uphold high behavioral standards. By prioritizing both individual character growth and standardized academic performance, the school aims to prepare students for success in higher education and their future professional lives.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 420-2101
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GILBERT is a public Title I Charter school in Gilbert, AZ with about 1,393 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - District:
- American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
- Total Students:
- 1,393
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 1,393 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GILBERT is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.