Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is a public charter high school and middle school in Flagstaff, Arizona. The curricular emphases are college preparatory and performing and visual arts. It is located by the Museum of Northern Arizona, with which it works closely.
Serving 174 students in grades 6-12, Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy's student population of 174 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Blue, Green, Purple, Orange
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is 0.59, 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
#1257 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
60%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy's ranking?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is ranked #1257 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy often compared to?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Northland Preparatory Academy, Basis Flagstaff by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy?
174 students attend Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy offer ?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy part of?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is part of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy (4202) School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy excels in the arts as well as academic programs. The teachers and students LOVE to be there and our average student excels under the guidance and challenges of the teachers. The volunteer parent corp works side by side with the administration to enhance and improve the campus and benefits. The brand new campus in 2010 is a wonderful bonus to all FALA has to offer!
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