Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463)

Mexicayotl Academy Inc. is an active, independent charter school district located at 850 N. Morley Ave in Nogales, Arizona. Situated in a remote town community along the U.S.–Mexico border, the district functions as a key educational institution for local families seeking a tailored charter alternative. According to dataset context for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district manages two operational schools and serves students from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to administer its own federal educational programs, Mexicayotl Academy provides a continuous elementary and middle school curriculum intended to build a strong foundational environment before students transition to secondary education.

The district maintains a close-knit school environment, serving a total enrollment of 209 students. Reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Nogales border region, the student body is predominantly Hispanic (201 students), with additional representation including Asian, Black, White, and multiracial students. Enrollment is balanced across primary grade levels, starting with 36 students in kindergarten and scaling up to 11 students in the eighth-grade graduating class. To support its student population, Mexicayotl Academy employs a dedicated instructional team of 34 full-time equivalent teachers. This exceptionally robust staffing model relative to overall student numbers enables the district to maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and deliver individualized academic support across both of its campuses.