Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona is an all-girls public charter high school in central Phoenix, Arizona. It is the second all-girls, non-boarding school in the state and the first public all-girls school in the state. Its facility is shared with the Florence Crittenton of Arizona nonprofit.
Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona's student population of 60 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
71%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona's ranking?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona?
The graduation rate of Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona?
60 students attend Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona offer ?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona part of?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona is part of CPLC Community Schools (4300) School District.
In what neighborhood is Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona located?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Arizona is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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