Kaizen Education Foundation dba Tempe Accelerated (79878)

Located at 6150 N 16th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, Kaizen Education Foundation dba Tempe Accelerated operates as an open, independent charter school district dedicated to serving the vibrant Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan region. Situated within a large city setting, this single-school district provides focused secondary education exclusively tailored for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Positioned within Arizona’s Congressional District 1 and State Legislative District 5, the district delivers an accessible charter option for urban families seeking a focused academic environment for the high school years.

With a focused total enrollment of 84 students, the district fosters an exceptionally intimate learning community where students receive tailored support, particularly as they approach graduation—enrolling 36 seniors and 27 juniors alongside 14 sophomores and 7 freshmen. The student body reflects a rich diversity, predominantly composed of Hispanic (66) and Black (11) students, alongside White, Asian, and multiracial representation. To support student success, the district maintains a robust workforce of 18 full-time equivalent staff members, including 14 dedicated teachers, an instructional aide, and three support personnel. This substantial staffing commitment yields a remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 6 to 1, allowing educators to offer highly personalized guidance, small class sizes, and targeted academic interventions.