School Overview
Arizona Connections Academy (ACA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students across the state of Arizona in grades K–12. Operating as a virtual learning institution, the school provides a flexible, home-based educational environment that allows families to tailor their schooling experience to fit individual needs and schedules. Because it is a public school, it follows state academic standards and is staffed by state-certified teachers who provide instruction and support through a sophisticated digital platform.

The school emphasizes a partnership between the student, the teacher, and the "Learning Coach"—typically a parent or guardian—who supervises daily coursework at home. The curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, offering a variety of core courses, electives, and advanced placement options, all delivered through an interactive virtual classroom. By combining the convenience of online learning with the accountability of a structured public school system, Arizona Connections Academy aims to provide an alternative for students who may struggle in a traditional brick-and-mortar setting or who require a more personalized pace for their academic development.
1,891
Total Students
97.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arizona Connections Academy
Demographic Student Count
White798
Hispanic677
Black161
Asian16
Two or More168
American Indian62
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    798 (42.2%)
  • Hispanic
    677 (35.8%)
  • Two or More
    168 (8.9%)
  • Black
    161 (8.5%)
  • American Indian
    62 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    16 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407)
Phone: (480)782-5842
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 97.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 125
Grade 6 145
Grade 7 159
Grade 8 178
Grade 9 194
Grade 10 227
Grade 11 235
Grade 12 210

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arizona Connections Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten66
Grade 179
Grade 293
Grade 395
Grade 485
Grade 5125
Grade 6145
Grade 7159
Grade 8178
Grade 9194
Grade 10227
Grade 11235
Grade 12210
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arizona Connections Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female96150.8%
Male93049.2%
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