Sun Valley Academy

Sun Valley Academy - South Mountain Inc. (90192)

www.sunvalleyacademy.org

Charter School 595 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sun Valley Charter School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy, focusing heavily on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a disciplined environment, the school aims to foster high academic standards and ensure that students develop a strong foundation for future educational success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Sun Valley Charter School places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school promotes a culture of mutual respect and personal responsibility, encouraging students to become engaged and productive members of their community. With its specialized curriculum and commitment to individual student growth, the school serves as a distinct alternative for families in the Phoenix area seeking a traditional and focused learning environment for their children.

595

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	345
Black	177
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
345 (58.0%)
Black
177 (29.7%)
Two or More
35 (5.9%)
White
22 (3.7%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	Sun Valley Academy - South Mountain Inc. (90192)
Phone:	(602)692-4914
Website:	http://www.sunvalleyacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 83

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 60