CASA Academy

CASA Academy (91934)

www.casaacademy.org

Charter School 386 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

CASA Academy, located in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–4. The school operates with a focused mission to prepare students from underserved communities for success in high-performing middle schools, competitive high schools, and ultimately, four-year colleges. Known for its structured environment and rigorous academic culture, CASA Academy emphasizes strong character development and a personalized approach to learning, ensuring that students build a solid foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to "closing the achievement gap" by providing extended school days and a high-support teaching model. By maintaining small class sizes and a clear code of conduct, CASA Academy fosters a disciplined, college-preparatory atmosphere intended to instill both academic competence and social responsibility in its young scholars. Its location on West Maryland Avenue serves as a central hub for families in the Phoenix area seeking a mission-driven educational alternative that prioritizes long-term college readiness.

386

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASA Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	215
Black	100
Asian	52
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
215 (55.7%)
Black
100 (25.9%)
Asian
52 (13.5%)
White
13 (3.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	CASA Academy (91934)
Phone:	(602)892-5022
Website:	http://www.casaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 54

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 35