American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)

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Mesa, Arizona - 12 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) #350 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,818 per pupil, American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) ranks #556 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

13,070
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$8,818
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) operates 12 public schools serving 13,070 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 combined, 5 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,818 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.7% local, 82.6% state, and 11.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 21/100, ranked #350 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 12 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), . Demographically, the student body averages 61.7% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.

Its largest campus is American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12, enrolling 2,357 students (17% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6, at 396 students, a 6x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 accounts for 17.0% of all American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) student enrollment

That concentration means American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) school enrollment varies 6.0× across entities

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) school enrollment ranges from 396 students (lowest) to 2,357 students (highest), a spread of 1,961 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
82.6%
State
5.7%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
350 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348).

White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 6.3%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 53.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)'s schools, above the Arizona average of 47.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6 64.9
  2. 2 American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6 62.7
  3. 3 American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 60.7
  4. 4 American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 59.0
  5. 5 American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 55.7

Programs & Resources

3 / 12
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)

How American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Higley Unified School District (4248) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Marana Unified District (4404) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Tempe Union High School District (4287) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Tolleson Union High School District (4288) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)?

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) has 12 schools, including 7 combined, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 13,070 students.

How much does American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spend per student?

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $8,818 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #350 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)?

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) students are 61.7% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)?

American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #350 out of 437 districts in Arizona.