American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6

www.alaschools.org/arizona/az-schools/anthem-south-k-6

Charter School 959 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

American Leadership Academy (ALA) Anthem South, located in Florence, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The campus is part of a larger network of ALA schools that emphasize a "RAISE" values-based leadership culture, focusing on character development alongside academic excellence. The school’s mission is centered on providing a high-quality education within a supportive environment, often utilizing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, ALA Anthem South is known for fostering a community-focused atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities. The campus features modern facilities and emphasizes a traditional educational approach, combining rigorous instruction with athletics, arts, and leadership opportunities. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and the cultivation of strong moral character, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

959

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 American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	329
Black	49
Asian	9
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
499 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
329 (34.3 %)
Two or More
65 (6.8 %)
Black
49 (5.1 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Phone:	(480)344-9800
Website:	http://www.alaschools.org/arizona/az-schools/anthem-south-k-6
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 81

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 47