Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC. (134379)

Located at 1440 S Longmore in Mesa, Arizona, the Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center INC. is a fully operational independent charter school district serving the broader Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region. Operating within a large city setting, this public charter network operates two secondary school campuses focused exclusively on high school education for students in grades 9 through 12. Designated as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the district provides specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and career opportunities, maintaining transparent community access through its administrative portal at aaechs.com and direct telephone contact at (480) 222-3999.

The district fosters a close-knit learning community, enrolling a total of 148 high school students, structured across 24 ninth graders, 42 tenth graders, 42 eleventh graders, and 40 graduating seniors. The student body represents a vibrant mix of backgrounds—including 91 White, 41 Hispanic, 9 Asian, 3 Black, 2 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1 American Indian, and 1 multiracial student—comprising 89 female and 59 male learners. To maintain a supportive student-to-educator ratio, the district employs a comprehensive workforce of 32 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 26 full-time equivalent teachers, 2 instructional aides, and 4 support personnel, offering a focused, resource-rich environment tailored to secondary student success.