Ridgeline Academy Inc.

33625 N NORTH VALLEY PKWY
PHOENIX, AZ 85085

www.RidgelineAcademy.org

Charter School 849 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Ridgeline Academy, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the TeamCFA (Charter Fund Alliance) network, the school emphasizes a back-to-basics academic approach that prioritizes a classical curriculum. Their educational model is designed to foster strong character development, academic excellence, and a solid foundation in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and history.

The school is noted for its structured environment and its focus on fostering a close-knit community among students, parents, and faculty. In addition to rigorous academics, Ridgeline Academy integrates character education into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By combining traditional instructional methods with a commitment to civic responsibility, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive members of their community.

849

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	152
Black	30
Asian	39
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
598 (70.4%)
Hispanic
152 (17.9%)
Asian
39 (4.6%)
Black
30 (3.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Ridgeline Academy Inc. (4301)
Phone:	(623)223-1335
Website:	http://www.RidgelineAcademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 52