San Tan Charter School

Charter School 914 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

San Tan Charter School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in classical education values. The school is known for its "Gifted" and "Accelerated" programs, aiming to provide a personalized learning experience that challenges students at their individual academic levels. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school strives to foster a supportive community that prioritizes critical thinking, character development, and academic excellence.

Beyond its core academic offerings, San Tan Charter School places a significant emphasis on the "whole child," integrating a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts into the student experience. The school utilizes a unique "Re-Think" philosophy, which encourages students to approach problem-solving with creativity and resilience. With its two campuses—the Recker Campus for K-6 and the Power Campus for 7-12—the institution provides a structured, long-term educational path designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

914

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

41.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Tan Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	222
Black	43
Asian	23
Two or More	70
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
542 (59.3%)
Hispanic
222 (24.3%)
Two or More
70 (7.7%)
Black
43 (4.7%)
Asian
23 (2.5%)
American Indian
11 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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:	San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798)
Phone:	(480)222-0811
Website:	http://santancharterschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	41.5
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 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 86

Grade 9 86

Grade 10 79