Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4

Charter School 256 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Center for Academic Success (CAS), located in Douglas, Arizona, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to providing flexible, student-centered learning environments. Unlike traditional school models, CAS focuses on credit recovery, personalized pacing, and individualized instruction to help students overcome barriers to graduation. The school caters to those who may have struggled in a conventional classroom setting, offering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes academic achievement and personal responsibility.

The school is part of a broader network of charter schools that prioritize accessibility and mastery-based learning. By integrating technology with direct teacher support, CAS allows students to progress through their curriculum at a speed that matches their unique needs. Their approach is designed to keep students engaged and on track for post-secondary success, providing a vital resource for the Douglas community by ensuring that students who might otherwise drop out are given the tools and environment necessary to earn their high school diplomas.

256

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	254

Hispanic
254 (99.2%)
White
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)
Phone:	(520)805-6000
Website:	http://casschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 61