Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. (4306)

Charter School 713 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum. The school is known for its structured environment and high academic standards, utilizing a traditional teaching approach designed to foster mastery in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science. By prioritizing a disciplined classroom setting and a consistent, proven curriculum, Valley Academy aims to provide students with a strong educational foundation that prepares them for success in higher education and beyond.

In addition to its focus on academics, Valley Academy promotes a community-oriented culture that stresses character development and parental involvement. The school encourages families to take an active role in their child's education, which is a hallmark of the Reid Traditional Schools network. With a strong emphasis on core knowledge and traditional values, the academy offers a structured alternative to conventional public school settings, attracting families who value clear educational goals and a focused, scholarly atmosphere.

713

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	59
Black	6
Asian	447
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

Asian
447 (62.7%)
White
179 (25.1%)
Hispanic
59 (8.3%)
Two or More
19 (2.7%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. (4306)
Phone:	(623)516-7747
Website:	http://valleyacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 98

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 53