AMCS at Anthem dba Caurus Academy

41900 N 42ND AVE
ANTHEM, AZ 85086

Charter School 79 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Caurus Academy, formerly known as AMCS at Anthem, is a tuition-free public charter school located in Anthem, Arizona. It provides an educational program based on the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes student-centered learning, independence, and the development of the "whole child." The school serves students from preschool through eighth grade, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, hands-on exploration, and social-emotional growth.

By blending the Montessori method with Arizona’s state academic standards, Caurus Academy aims to create a structured yet flexible learning environment. The curriculum is designed to help students master core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and sciences while also emphasizing critical thinking and collaborative work. With a commitment to small class sizes and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success by helping them become self-directed and lifelong learners.

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMCS at Anthem dba Caurus Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	13
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
60 (75.9%)
Hispanic
13 (16.5%)
Two or More
4 (5.1%)
American Indian
2 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edkey Inc. (85749)
Phone:	(623)551-5083
Website:	http://caurusacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
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 1 6

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 3

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 13