American Leadership Academy

www.americanleadership.net

Charter School 1,629 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

American Leadership Academy (ALA) in Spanish Fork, Utah, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is built upon a foundation of academic excellence, character development, and a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum and a structured environment, ALA aims to prepare its students not only for college and career success but also to become responsible, patriotic, and virtuous citizens who contribute positively to their community.

The school is well-known for its unique integration of traditional academic instruction with a strong focus on leadership training and extracurricular involvement. ALA offers a diverse range of programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to fostering a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, the academy strives to maintain a supportive culture where individual potential is nurtured through both high academic expectations and the cultivation of personal integrity.

1,629

Total Students

88.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	980
Hispanic	565
Black	23
Asian	14
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
980 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
565 (34.7 %)
Two or More
40 (2.5 %)
Black
23 (1.4 %)
Asian
14 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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
Phone:	(801)794-2226
Website:	http://www.americanleadership.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	171

* 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 144

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 127

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 146

Grade 9 148

Grade 10 119