Arizona Charter Academy is a coeducational, public charter school located in Surprise, Arizona, USA. The school population is largely from the cities of El Mirage, Surprise, Peoria, Youngtown and Glendale. ACA provides instructions for students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade.
Serving 1,049 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Arizona Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,049 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Arizona Charter Academy's student population of 1,049 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,049 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Arizona Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Charter Academy 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
18%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Charter Academy's ranking?
Arizona Charter Academy is ranked #691 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arizona Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Arizona Charter Academy is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Arizona Charter Academy?
1,049 students attend Arizona Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Arizona Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona Charter Academy?
Arizona Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona Charter Academy offer ?
Arizona Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Charter Academy part of?
Arizona Charter Academy is part of Success School (79453) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arizona Charter Academy located?
Arizona Charter Academy is located in the Surprise Original Townsite neighborhood of Surprise, AZ.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I'm beyond frustrated with the school my 1st son goes to. My 2nd son starts kindergarten and will NOT be starting with my 1st son at ACA I swear that school has reached a boiling point with me ! And I just found out today he wasn't accepted and school started today or in the next few days in the area!! I've been to 4 different school and there all FULL ! for kindergarten and 2nd grade !!! I hate the enrollment and administrative staff at ACA they're so uneducated with the simple work they have to do ! Can you believe they told me my 2nd son wasn't even on the wait list because he didn't have a sibling there to speed the process up after I cuss them tf out and educated their ass on my 1st son thats been going there for 2 years they put my 2nd son 1st on that piece of Removed wait list !!! BUT the enrollment personal wants to tell me kindergarten was full sense April !!! Wtf ! So why didn't anybody in the front say my 2nd son wasn't going to be able to attend ACA Ugh I hated ACA when I went there why would I send my boys there !! The staff NEVER gets better all they do is take all your money to hire uneducated under qualified staff members !! Don't let me get stated on the lunch menu they have that makes my kid sick ! I can write a book about this dumb ass school !!! Do not send your kids to ACA save yourself a headache !! If it's NOT one thing it's another ! You would think since I graduated from there and my children's father and siblings did to they would act right ! BUT NO ! I highly doubt that school has a A+ education rating judging by the staff they hire !
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