American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12, Gilbert AZ

Original Research by School Decision on American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12

American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 is a charter school serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in the southeastern Phoenix suburb of Gilbert. It is a regular public school operating under the charter holder American Leadership Academy Inc., which has expanded rapidly to 14 campuses across Arizona. The school is housed at a single location on South Higley Road, and its enrollment is large for a single campus, drawing students from a wide area given its charter status.

On state assessments from the 2024-2025 school year, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among all districts in Maricopa County, a broad and competitive comparison set. The pattern across grade levels is uneven. In the early elementary grades, particularly in mathematics and reading, a solid majority of students meet proficiency standards. By fifth grade, the proficiency rates are at their strongest across both subjects. In the middle grades, however, the picture shifts. Sixth grade math and seventh grade English language arts show a significant drop, and by seventh and eighth grade, math proficiency falls well below half, with eighth grade science also at a low level. The data suggest that the school’s academic strength is concentrated in the elementary years, while the middle school transition presents a challenge that parents may want to explore further with the school. A multi-year trend is not available because only one year of data was reported, so it is not possible to say whether these dips are a recent development or a consistent pattern.

The student body is about 2,400 students, making it one of the larger K-12 charter campuses in the area. Racially, the school is predominantly white, with roughly seven in ten students identifying as white. Hispanic students make up about one in five, and the remaining students are a mix of smaller groups. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the share receiving special education services or English learner support, were not reported. This is a gap that limits a full picture of the school’s support needs. The school does not appear to operate under Title I funding, but that status was also not confirmed.

The school is located in Gilbert, a fast-growing suburb that has transformed from a farming town into a large master-planned community. The town is car-dependent, with wide arterial roads and residential subdivisions, though the Heritage District along Gilbert Road offers a pedestrian-oriented downtown with restaurants and civic buildings. Major employers include the Gilbert Public Schools district, Banner Health, and the town government, along with defense and professional services firms. Housing values in the area are above the national median, and the market has seen a slight softening recently. Rent is also above the national average, reflecting the area’s desirability and continued growth pressure.

The charter network that operates this school has expanded aggressively, opening multiple new campuses in recent years. This growth gives families more choices within the same charter brand, but it also means the organization is managing a large, decentralized system. The school’s own campus is well-established and offers a full K-12 pathway, which is a feature for families who want a single school for all their children.

No information was available on high school graduation rates, and that is a notable gap given the school serves grades nine through twelve. The absence may reflect the school’s relative newness or a reporting lag, but parents should ask the school directly for its four-year graduation rate and college-going data. Program offerings such as Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, or career and technical education were also not reported, so the breadth of the high school curriculum is unclear.

Overall, American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 presents a mixed academic profile. Its elementary grades perform well relative to the county, and the school’s overall proficiency index is above the median among a very large set of districts. The middle school years show a clear drop-off that warrants attention. The school’s charter status, large size, and suburban location in a fast-growing community make it a distinct option for families who value a K-12 pathway and a choice environment. The missing data on student supports, graduation rates, and program access mean that any family considering this school should seek out that information directly from the school to build a complete picture.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

90-94%Cohort of 193 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

512 schools plotted. 33 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grade 362%

School 62% · District 62%

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

Grade 456%

School 56% · District 51% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Grade 581%

School 81% · District 54% · ▲ 27 pts above district

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

Grade 656%

School 56% · District 49% · ▲ 7 pts above district

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

Grade 732%

School 32% · District 28% · ▲ 4 pts above district

even with state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 833%

School 33% · District 24% · ▲ 9 pts above district

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

English language arts

Grade 356%

School 56% · District 50% · ▲ 6 pts above district

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

Grade 461%

School 61% · District 59% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 575%

School 75% · District 54% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 34 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

Grade 663%

School 63% · District 59% · ▲ 4 pts above district

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

Grade 756%

School 56% · District 48% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 849%

School 49% · District 40% · ▲ 9 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Science

Grade 569%

School 69% · District 51% · ▲ 18 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 30 pts above county median

Grade 834%

School 34% · District 35% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below 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.