American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12

www.alaschools.org/arizona/az-schools/gilbert-k-6

Charter School 2,357 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

American Leadership Academy (ALA) Gilbert, located at 1070 S. Higley Rd, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The school is part of a larger network of Arizona charter schools that emphasizes a back-to-basics academic approach, aiming to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured environment. Their curriculum is designed to instill strong character development and leadership skills in students, blending traditional classroom instruction with a focus on patriotic values and academic excellence.

Beyond academics, ALA Gilbert is known for its strong focus on extracurricular involvement, including a comprehensive athletics program and various clubs that encourage student participation and school spirit. The campus environment is typically noted for its emphasis on safety, discipline, and community, fostering a culture where students are expected to uphold high behavioral standards. By prioritizing both individual character growth and standardized academic performance, the school aims to prepare students for success in higher education and their future professional lives.

2,357

Total Students

191.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,651
Hispanic	456
Black	49
Asian	48
Two or More	131
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	10

White
1,651 (70.0%)
Hispanic
456 (19.3%)
Two or More
131 (5.6%)
Black
49 (2.1%)
Asian
48 (2.0%)
American Indian
12 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.4%)

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:	American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Phone:	(480)344-9892
Website:	http://www.alaschools.org/arizona/az-schools/gilbert-k-6
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	191.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 98

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 144

Grade 6 150

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 316

Grade 9 289

Grade 10 251