Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Charter School
307 Students
High School 5th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic | 165 |
| Black | 19 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic165 (53.7%)
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White97 (31.6%)
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Black19 (6.2%)
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American Indian9 (2.9%)
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Asian8 (2.6%)
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Two or More7 (2.3%)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 43 |
| Grade 7 | 42 |
| Grade 8 | 44 |
| Grade 9 | 52 |
| Grade 10 | 37 |
| Grade 11 | 38 |
| Grade 12 | 51 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 60 | 19.5% |
| Male | 247 | 80.5% |
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