Sun Valley Academy - Glendale Inc. (1002008)

Sun Valley Academy - Glendale Inc. is a newly established independent charter district located in a large suburban setting within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region of Glendale, Arizona. Operating a single educational campus with a proposed location near 83rd Avenue, the district serves as its own Local Educational Agency (LEA) for federal programs, delivering primary and middle-level education to students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy reported a total enrollment of 192 students. The district features a diverse learner population composed of 138 Hispanic students, 18 Black students, 18 White students, 9 Asian students, and 9 multiracial students, fostering an inclusive neighborhood learning environment.

The academy’s grade distribution is anchored by a large foundational entry cohort of 48 kindergarteners, followed by steady class sizes spanning 1st through 8th grades. To support learning outcomes and student growth, the district maintains a robust staff presence comprising 38 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, three instructional aides, and 15 support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to 56 FTE personnel. This substantial staffing allocation relative to total enrollment provides students with close instructional attention and supportive wraparound services as the charter district establishes its educational footprint in the local community.