AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback

www.amerischools.org

Charter School 94 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

AmeriSchools Academy – Camelback is a tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the AmeriSchools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, foundational literacy, and mathematical proficiency. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, often focusing on individualized attention to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

The Camelback campus promotes a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes character development alongside academic achievement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships between educators, students, and families, the academy strives to create an inclusive culture where students feel empowered to excel. With its focus on core academic excellence and a values-based educational approach, AmeriSchools Academy – Camelback serves as an accessible option for families in the Phoenix area seeking a stable, traditional school environment for their children.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	35
Black	33
Asian	8
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
35 (37.2%)
Black
33 (35.1%)
White
8 (8.5%)
Asian
8 (8.5%)
Two or More
8 (8.5%)
American Indian
2 (2.1%)

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:	The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)
Phone:	(602)532-0100
Website:	http://www.amerischools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 12