American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6, Florence AZ

Original Research by School Decision on American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6

American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 is a regular public charter school serving kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in Florence, Arizona, and operating as part of the multi-campus American Leadership Academy Inc. network. The school is designated "Anthem K-6," but its grade range extends through high school, which is an important detail for any family considering enrollment. The enrollment is moderate for a charter spanning all K-12 grades, with a composition that is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts of students receiving special education services or English learner support, so a parent may wish to ask the school about these supports directly.

The school’s academic results on state assessments show a mixed picture that varies notably by grade level and subject. In math, proficiency rates decline steadily from the early elementary grades into middle school, with a strong share of third graders meeting the bar, a smaller share in fourth grade, and a smaller share still in fifth and sixth grades, dropping further by seventh and eighth grades. In English language arts, the pattern is more varied: fourth and sixth graders posted the strongest results among the tested grades, with about half of students proficient, while third, fifth, and seventh graders clustered around the midpoint, and eighth graders posted the weakest results. Science proficiency was reported for fifth and eighth grades, with the elementary cohort performing notably better than the middle school cohort. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places in the top quartile relative to districts in Pinal County, indicating that compared with many other schools in its county, it performs above the midpoint. Still, the within-school pattern of declining math scores in the upper grades is something a parent may want to explore further with the school, particularly for families with children approaching middle school.

The school is part of the American Leadership Academy Inc. charter network, which is headquartered in Arizona and has grown substantially in recent years, now operating more than a dozen campuses across the state. This network’s expansion is publicly reported and has brought new school options to communities including Florence, Gilbert, Mesa, and others. For a family considering this specific campus, the network’s size means the school operates under a centralized charter structure, not a traditional school district, which can shape everything from curriculum to staffing decisions.

Florence itself is a town with a distinct character. It combines a preserved historic downtown with a large correctional-facility presence and a growing number of master-planned residential communities such as Anthem, located northwest of the old town center. The population is adult-heavy compared to typical towns, influenced by the prison population and retirement-community growth. The local economy is dominated by government and corrections employers. Housing values in the area reflect a mix of historic homes in the downtown core and newer construction in the Anthem development. The town’s position between Phoenix and Tucson along major highways puts it within commuting distance of both metro areas, which contributes to ongoing residential growth.

For a family evaluating American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6, the school offers a charter option in a growing area with a strong county-level comparative performance. The academic data shows relative strength in early elementary math and in several English language arts grades, but parents of students in the upper elementary and middle school grades will want to understand the downward trend in math proficiency and the uneven results in reading. The lack of data on free lunch eligibility, special education, and English learner enrollment limits a full picture of student support structures. The school’s status as part of a large, expanding charter network may appeal to families seeking a consistent educational approach across multiple Arizona communities.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 370%

School 70% · District 62% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 26 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 448%

School 48% · District 51% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 16 pts above county median

Grade 536%

School 36% · District 54% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 637%

School 37% · District 49% · ▼ 12 pts below district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Grade 720%

School 20% · District 28% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 12 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 814%

School 14% · District 24% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 18 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 345%

School 45% · District 50% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

Grade 459%

School 59% · District 59%

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Grade 546%

School 46% · District 54% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 659%

School 59% · District 59%

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

Grade 747%

School 47% · District 48% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 836%

School 36% · District 40% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Science

Grade 541%

School 41% · District 51% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 830%

School 30% · District 35% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

This schoolAmerican Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.