ARIZONA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Arizona Connections Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 2,196 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
Arizona Connections Academy (ACA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students across the state of Arizona in grades K–12. Operating as a virtual learning institution, the school provides a flexible, home-based educational environment that allows families to tailor their schooling experience to fit individual needs and schedules. Because it is a public school, it follows state academic standards and is staffed by state-certified teachers who provide instruction and support through a sophisticated digital platform.
The school emphasizes a partnership between the student, the teacher, and the "Learning Coach"—typically a parent or guardian—who supervises daily coursework at home. The curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, offering a variety of core courses, electives, and advanced placement options, all delivered through an interactive virtual classroom. By combining the convenience of online learning with the accountability of a structured public school system, Arizona Connections Academy aims to provide an alternative for students who may struggle in a traditional brick-and-mortar setting or who require a more personalized pace for their academic development.
For more information, contact Arizona Connections Academy at (480) 782-5842 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 782-5842
ARIZONA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Gilbert, AZ with about 2,196 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
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Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 2,196
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Full 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 2,196 students
- White
- 55.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.