Sage Academy

Charter School 77 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sage Academy, located on E. Hearn Road in Scottsdale, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a structured, back-to-basics academic curriculum, emphasizing mastery in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing. By utilizing a "Direct Instruction" model, the academy aims to provide a consistent and rigorous learning environment designed to help students build a strong foundational knowledge base while fostering character development and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic core, Sage Academy prioritizes a close-knit school community that encourages active parent involvement and clear communication between families and staff. The school environment is typically characterized by high expectations for student behavior and academic performance, aiming to prepare children for success in high school and beyond. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a disciplined atmosphere, the academy strives to create an inclusive setting where students are supported in achieving their individual academic goals.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sage Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	34
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
34 (44.2%)
Black
24 (31.2%)
White
11 (14.3%)
Two or More
7 (9.1%)
Asian
1 (1.3%)

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:	Sage Academy Inc. (89414)
Phone:	(602)485-3402
Website:	http://sageacademyaz.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
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 15

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 5