Enrollment
2,276
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040011203702 Charter school
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 — Surprise, AZ
Federal NCES profile for American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2,276 students enrolled
School address
District: American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 reports 2,276 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) spends $11,369 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.7% from local sources (property taxes), 82.6% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Use the demographic breakdown, funding mix and nearby-school comparisons below to build a fuller picture than any single ranking provides.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2,276 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$11,369
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2,276 Top 98% in Arizona — larger than 2% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040011203702
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), which includes American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12.
$11,369
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 82.6%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- 1,079
- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
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Similar other schools in Surprise
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
How many students attend American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12?
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 has 2,276 students enrolled. It is a other school in Surprise, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12?
The largest demographic group at American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is White at 68.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Surprise, AZ.