Leading Edge Academy Online

www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/online-academy/

Charter School 230 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Leading Edge Academy Online is a tuition-free, public charter school based in Gilbert, Arizona, designed to provide a flexible, personalized educational experience for students in grades K-12. By leveraging a robust online platform, the academy caters to families seeking an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, offering a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. The school is part of the broader Leading Edge Academy network, which is known for integrating strong moral values into its rigorous state-standards-based education.

The online program is structured to support students with varying needs, including those who require a self-paced environment, advanced learners, or athletes and performers who need a flexible schedule. Through a combination of interactive digital tools, virtual instruction, and ongoing support from certified teachers, the school ensures that students remain engaged and on track for graduation. By prioritizing student-teacher connectivity and accessibility, Leading Edge Academy Online aims to foster a supportive community that prepares its graduates for success in college and their future careers.

230

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 Leading Edge Academy Online
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	71
Black	40
Two or More	31
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
77 (33.5 %)
Hispanic
71 (30.9 %)
Black
40 (17.4 %)
Two or More
31 (13.5 %)
American Indian
10 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEAD Charter Schools (79967)
Phone:	(480)257-5362
Website:	http://www.leadingedgeacademy.com/new/online-academy/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 23

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 35