Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert

CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327)

www.lfapa.com

Charter School 259 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Learning Foundation and Performing Arts (LFPA) Gilbert is a tuition-free public charter school that offers a unique educational model by integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive performing arts training. Serving students in grades K–12, the school is designed for those who have a passion for the arts, providing dedicated instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts alongside standard curriculum requirements. The school emphasizes the idea that an arts-rich environment fosters critical thinking, self-discipline, and confidence, helping students develop both as scholars and as performers.

Located in Gilbert, Arizona, the campus creates a specialized community where creativity is embedded into the daily school experience. Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is committed to preparing students for higher education and professional careers by maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. By balancing professional-grade artistic instruction with a structured academic framework, LFPA Gilbert aims to provide a holistic education that empowers students to excel both on the stage and in the classroom.

259

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	89
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
107 (41.3%)
Hispanic
89 (34.4%)
Black
37 (14.3%)
Two or More
23 (8.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327)
Phone:	(480)635-9400
Website:	http://www.lfapa.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
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

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 63

Grade 9 41

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 37