Sedona Charter School

Charter School 144 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sedona Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Sedona, Arizona, serving students in grades 1 through 8. Founded on the principles of the Montessori method, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education that encourages student independence, critical thinking, and a hands-on connection to the learning process. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the school fosters a collaborative environment where students can progress at their own pace while developing strong social and emotional skills alongside their academic foundations.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is well-regarded for its integration of the arts and its focus on environmental stewardship, taking full advantage of the unique natural beauty of the Sedona area. The school maintains a tight-knit community atmosphere, characterized by high levels of parental involvement and a commitment to nurturing the "whole child." By blending rigorous academic standards with Montessori philosophies, Sedona Charter School aims to prepare students to be lifelong learners and responsible, creative members of their community.

144

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sedona Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	26
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
100 (69.4%)
Hispanic
26 (18.1%)
Two or More
16 (11.1%)
Asian
2 (1.4%)

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:	Sedona Charter School Inc. (4492)
Phone:	(928)204-6464
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 16

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 7