Sun Valley High School

American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Val (79877)

www.sunvalleymesa.com/

Charter School 345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sun Valley High School, located on South Lindsay Road in Mesa, Arizona, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a structured and supportive learning environment. As part of a network of charter schools, the institution emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to help students overcome academic hurdles and achieve their high school diplomas. The school is known for its smaller campus setting, which allows for closer faculty-student interactions and a curriculum tailored to individual pacing and academic needs.

The school's mission is largely centered on credit recovery and individualized instruction, making it an attractive option for students who may have struggled in a traditional large-district high school setting. By prioritizing a manageable class size and a focused, goal-oriented atmosphere, Sun Valley High School works to ensure that its students not only meet state graduation requirements but also develop the confidence and study habits necessary for post-secondary success. Their approach combines traditional classroom learning with modern instructional strategies designed to foster student engagement and accountability.

345

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sun Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	215
Black	30
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
215 (62.3%)
White
63 (18.3%)
Black
30 (8.7%)
Two or More
19 (5.5%)
American Indian
15 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Sun Val (79877)
Phone:	(480)497-4800
Website:	http://www.sunvalleymesa.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
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

Grade 9 32

Grade 10 44

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 199