Self Development Academy-Phoenix

Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381)

1515 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85014

(602)274-1910

www.selfdevelopmentacademy.com

Charter School 246 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Self Development Academy (SDA) in Phoenix is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous, accelerated academic program, which emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, science, and language arts. By focusing on critical thinking and high academic standards, SDA aims to prepare its students for competitive high school environments and long-term success in higher education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school promotes a disciplined and structured environment rooted in character development. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, encouraging students to become self-motivated learners. With a smaller, community-focused atmosphere, Self Development Academy provides an intimate setting where faculty can closely monitor student progress, making it a popular choice for families seeking a challenging alternative to traditional district schools in the Phoenix area.

246

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Self Development Academy-Phoenix
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	139
Black	41
Asian	24
Two or More	15
American Indian	14

Hispanic
139 (56.5%)
Black
41 (16.7%)
Asian
24 (9.8%)
Two or More
15 (6.1%)
American Indian
14 (5.7%)
White
13 (5.3%)

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:	Self Development Academy-Phoenix (92381)
Phone:	(602)274-1910
Website:	http://www.selfdevelopmentacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 21

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 22