American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12

American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 serves 2,276 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,276 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12's student population of 2,276 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
2,276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
51%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
68%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
32%
0.50
≥90%
77%
(22-23)
28%
41.2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12?
The graduation rate of American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12?
2,276 students attend American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12?
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 offer ?
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 part of?
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is part of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,276 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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