American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Val (79877)

Operating as an open, independent charter district in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, the American Charter Schools Foundation (doing business as Sun Valley High School) offers a focused secondary education environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Conveniently located at 6150 N. 16th Street, Suite A, the single-school district serves a prominent urban role within the vibrant Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region. Designed as a dedicated local educational agency for federal programs, this high school setting caters tailored academic pathways to adolescents preparing for post-secondary education, vocational opportunities, and diploma completion.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a diverse student body of 345 enrolled high schoolers, comprising 187 male and 158 female students, with a strong emphasis on upperclassmen navigation as demonstrated by an enrollment of nearly 200 seniors. Reflecting the rich multicultural fabric of the surrounding metropolitan community, the student population includes 215 Hispanic, 63 White, 30 Black, 19 multiracial, 15 American Indian, two Asian, and one Pacific Islander student. To foster individual growth and academic success, the district maintains a well-rounded staffing structure of 42 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes 30 classroom teachers, 10 support staff members, and two instructional aides, creating an attentive learning environment with an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 11.5 to 1.