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#601 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 30% in state

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12

School · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Queen Creek, AZ

A charter school in Queen Creek, AZ where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

23908 S HAWES RD, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,818
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 57% across the 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,236

Median home value

$521,300

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Queen Creek Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.4 mi239Compare →
Canyon State AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0private2–122.2 mi253Compare →
Crismon High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–112.5 mi1,646Compare →
Heritage Academy GatewayCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–123.2 mi1,510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 10
District spending per student
$8,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is listed in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), serving approximately 2,405 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12

What grades does American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 serve?

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12?

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 has an enrollment of approximately 2,405 students.

How does American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 rank in AZ?

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 ranks #601 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12's MySchoolScout rating?

American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 a charter school?

Yes, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 a Title I school?

No, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
2,405
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 85142)
87,201
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85142; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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