Southwest Leadership Academy

Southwest Leadership Academy (92043)

(602)265-2000

www.southwestleadershipacademy.com

Charter School 223 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest Leadership Academy (SLA) is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, specifically designed to serve students in grades 6 through 12. The academy distinguishes itself through a personalized approach to education, prioritizing a supportive and structured environment that aims to help students who may have struggled in traditional school settings. By focusing on individualized learning plans, the school strives to foster academic growth while preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Southwest Leadership Academy places a heavy emphasis on character development and student leadership. The school’s mission centers on the holistic growth of its students, encouraging them to take ownership of their education and their futures through mentorship and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty, SLA seeks to create a close-knit community that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body in the West Phoenix area.

223

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	203
Black	14
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
203 (91.0%)
Black
14 (6.3%)
White
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Southwest Leadership Academy (92043)
Phone:	(602)265-2000
Website:	http://www.southwestleadershipacademy.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
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 26

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 87