Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus

School Overview
Arizona Autism Charter School (AZACS) is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Upper School campus, located on East Indian School Road in Phoenix, is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment tailored to the unique sensory, social, and academic needs of neurodivergent learners. As a public charter school, it utilizes evidence-based practices—such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and structured teaching methods—to foster both academic growth and functional independence.

The Upper School curriculum focuses on a blend of rigorous academics, life-skills training, and vocational preparation, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary for post-secondary success. By offering a smaller, high-support setting with specialized staff, the school prioritizes individualized learning plans that allow students to thrive beyond the constraints of a traditional classroom. The campus serves as a vital resource for families in the Phoenix area seeking a mission-driven approach to education that prioritizes the holistic development and long-term integration of students with autism into the community.
307
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Demographic Student Count
White97
Hispanic165
Black19
Asian8
Two or More7
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    165 (53.7%)
  • White
    97 (31.6%)
  • Black
    19 (6.2%)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    8 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. (91958)
Phone: (602)882-5544
Website: http://www.autismcharter.org
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 44
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Grade Student Count
Grade 643
Grade 742
Grade 844
Grade 952
Grade 1037
Grade 1138
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6019.5%
Male24780.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)