Pensar Academy

12843 W REDONDO DR
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

www.pensaracademy.org/

Charter School 203 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Pensar Academy, located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual curiosity. By emphasizing a "thinking-first" approach, the academy encourages students to engage deeply with complex subject matter rather than relying solely on rote memorization, preparing them for future academic success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Pensar Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community values. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and develop a sense of global citizenship. With a mission centered on developing well-rounded individuals, the academy integrates extracurricular activities and personalized attention to ensure that every student has the tools and confidence to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

203

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pensar Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	151
Black	20
Asian	3
American Indian	6

Hispanic
151 (74.4%)
White
23 (11.3%)
Black
20 (9.9%)
American Indian
6 (3.0%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pensar Academy (92972)
Phone:	(602)383-4013
Website:	http://www.pensaracademy.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 4 15

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 49