Top Rankings
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 757 students in LEAD Charter Schools (79967). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in LEAD Charter Schools (79967) have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
757 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
LEAD Charter Schools (79967), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Graduation Rate
85%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,273 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,399 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,273
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,399
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best LEAD Charter Schools (79967) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) manages 4 public schools serving 757 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) is ranked #265 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
44% of LEAD Charter Schools (79967) students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Charter Schools (79967)?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is LEAD Charter Schools (79967)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,399 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 61% over four school years.
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