The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix

www.paideiaacademies.com

Charter School 579 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Guided by the "Paideia philosophy," the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that focuses on academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By integrating a classical educational foundation with modern instructional practices, the academy strives to prepare students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the South Phoenix campus places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," incorporating enrichment programs such as music, art, and physical education into the daily schedule. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented environment, characterized by small class sizes and personalized attention. By bridging the gap between traditional intellectual pursuits and essential life skills, Paideia Academy aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.

579

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	406
Black	96
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
406 (70.1%)
Black
96 (16.6%)
White
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
10 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

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 Paideia Academies Inc (91250)
Phone:	(602)343-3040
Website:	http://www.paideiaacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 74

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 97