Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler

Archway Classical Academy Chandler (90917)

1951 N ALMA SCHOOL RD
CHANDLER, AZ 85224

www.archwaychandler.org/

Charter School 536 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Archway Chandler is a tuition-free, classical charter school located in Chandler, Arizona, and is part of the well-regarded Great Hearts Academies network. The school serves students in grades K–5 and is committed to a "classical" liberal arts curriculum. This approach emphasizes the cultivation of the mind and character, focusing on core subjects like mathematics, science, and literature, while also integrating the study of Latin, music, art, and physical education.

The educational philosophy at Archway Chandler centers on the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Rather than focusing solely on standardized test preparation, the school aims to develop critical thinkers who are well-versed in the Western tradition. Beyond academics, the institution places a strong emphasis on character formation, fostering an environment where students are expected to practice virtues such as honesty, respect, and responsibility in their daily interactions.

536

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	123
Black	23
Asian	86
Two or More	62
American Indian	4

White
238 (44.4%)
Hispanic
123 (22.9%)
Asian
86 (16.0%)
Two or More
62 (11.6%)
Black
23 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Archway Classical Academy Chandler (90917)
Phone:	(480)855-6474
Website:	http://www.archwaychandler.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 90