Mission Academy High School is a public charter high school in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2012, Mission Charter Schools, the charter operator, entered into a partnership with Rite of Passage, the operator of Queen Creek's Canyon State Academy, under which ROP assists Mission with the operation of the school.
Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Southwest 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Leadership Academy's student population of 223 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
GO RAMS!
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Southwest 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 Southwest Leadership Academy is 0.17, 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
#1691 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Leadership Academy's ranking?
Southwest Leadership Academy is ranked #1691 out of 1,921 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwest Leadership Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Southwest Leadership Academy?
223 students attend Southwest Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southwest Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Leadership Academy?
Southwest Leadership Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Leadership Academy offer ?
Southwest Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Leadership Academy part of?
Southwest Leadership Academy is part of Southwest Leadership Academy (92043) School District.
In what neighborhood is Southwest Leadership Academy located?
Southwest Leadership Academy is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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