Cornerstone Charter School

7107 N BLACK CANYON HWY
PHOENIX, AZ 85021

www.cornerstonehs.org

Charter School 138 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cornerstone Charter School, located on the North Black Canyon Highway in Phoenix, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence alongside character development. By prioritizing a smaller, more intimate school setting, Cornerstone aims to provide individualized attention to its students, helping them navigate the foundational years of their education with a focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cornerstone Charter School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and personal responsibility. The school’s mission is often centered on preparing students not only for high school transition but for success as well-rounded citizens. With its convenient location in the Phoenix area, the school serves as an accessible educational option for families seeking a personalized alternative to the traditional district school model, often highlighting a commitment to open communication between staff, parents, and the local community.

138

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cornerstone Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	92
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	14

Hispanic
92 (66.7%)
White
16 (11.6%)
American Indian
14 (10.1%)
Black
9 (6.5%)
Two or More
4 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (2.2%)

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:	Cornerstone Charter SchoolInc (79077)
Phone:	(602)595-2198
Website:	http://www.cornerstonehs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
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 15

Grade 10 27

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 67