Great Expectations Academy

1466 W CAMINO ANTIGUA
SAHUARITA, AZ 85629

www.geageckos.org

Charter School 176 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Great Expectations Academy, located in Sahuarita, Arizona, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Guided by the mission to provide a high-quality, back-to-basics education, the school emphasizes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and the development of character. Their curriculum is designed to foster a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building a strong foundation in core subjects.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a close-knit community atmosphere, often highlighting their mascot, the "Gecko," as a symbol of school spirit. By prioritizing small class sizes and a clear code of conduct, Great Expectations Academy aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school is deeply integrated into the local Sahuarita area, offering families a tuition-free public alternative that focuses on traditional educational values and consistent student growth.

176

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Expectations Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	85
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
85 (48.3%)
White
77 (43.8%)
Two or More
8 (4.5%)
Black
2 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)

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:	Great Expectations Academy (10974)
Phone:	(520)399-2121
Website:	http://www.geageckos.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 20

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 19