Arizona School For The Arts

www.goasa.org

Charter School 679 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Arizona School for the Arts (ASA) is a premier public charter school located in downtown Phoenix that offers a unique educational model blending rigorous college-preparatory academics with intensive performing arts training. Serving students in grades 5 through 12, the school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to fostering creativity. By integrating specialized instruction in music, theater, and dance into the daily curriculum, ASA provides a holistic environment where students are encouraged to excel both as scholars and as disciplined artists.

The school is distinguished by its vibrant, campus-style culture in the heart of the city, which allows students to leverage Phoenix's cultural resources. ASA emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing on critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and professional-level artistic development. Its graduates consistently gain admission to prestigious universities and conservatories, reflecting the institution's reputation as a top-tier choice for families seeking a challenging, arts-integrated education in the state of Arizona.

679

Total Students

84.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona School For The Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	240
Black	37
Asian	17
Two or More	53
American Indian	4

White
328 (48.3%)
Hispanic
240 (35.3%)
Two or More
53 (7.8%)
Black
37 (5.4%)
Asian
17 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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:	Arizona School For The Arts (4345)
Phone:	(602)257-1444
Website:	http://www.goasa.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
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 5 72

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 117

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 70