East Valley Academy

www.mpsaz.org/eva

295 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Valley Academy (EVA) is an alternative high school located in Mesa, Arizona, operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, East Valley Academy aims to help students who are at risk of dropping out or who need a different pace of learning to get back on track toward graduation.

The academy emphasizes credit recovery and academic acceleration, allowing students to earn their diplomas through a curriculum that is tailored to their individual needs and schedules. Beyond academics, the school focuses on social-emotional growth and building strong relationships between students and staff to foster a sense of community. With its specialized focus on student success and non-traditional pathways, East Valley Academy serves as a vital resource for learners in the Mesa area seeking a second chance to complete their secondary education.

295

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	200
Black	12
Two or More	8
American Indian	39
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
200 (67.8%)
American Indian
39 (13.2%)
White
35 (11.9%)
Black
12 (4.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-9350
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/eva
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 20

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 80

Grade 12 139