At a glance
Reported students
660
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
679
American Leadership Academy Virtual: 660 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 151
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about American Leadership Academy Virtual
American Leadership Academy Virtual is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Mesa. It is one of 15 current school records connected to American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348). NCES reports 660 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking American Leadership Academy Virtual
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic21.1%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies
Other · Grades KG–12
628 reported students
American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12
Other · Grades KG–12
698 reported students
American Leadership Academy - Sierra Vista K-12
Other · Grades KG–12
704 reported students
American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12
Other · Grades KG–12
1,079 reported students
American Leadership Academy - Vistancia
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Other · Grades KG–12
2,084 reported students
Public schools near American Leadership Academy Virtual
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa Other · Charter · Freedom Preparatory Academy (1000979) | KG–12 | 448 | 1.4 mi |
| San Tan Charter School Other · Charter · San Tan Montessori School Inc. (89798) | KG–12 | 914 | 1.4 mi |
| Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center Other · Higley Unified School District (4248) | PK–PK | 76 | 1.5 mi |
| Virtual School of Arizona Other · Charter · Arizona Education Solutions (90758) | KG–12 | 849 | 2.1 mi |
| State Online School Other · Charter · Arizona Education Solutions (90758) | KG–12 | 839 | 2.1 mi |
| American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12 Other · Charter · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) | KG–12 | 2,357 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about American Leadership Academy Virtual
What grades does American Leadership Academy Virtual serve?
American Leadership Academy Virtual reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348).
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Virtual?
American Leadership Academy Virtual reported 660 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 151 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy Virtual?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 660 students and 29.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is American Leadership Academy Virtual a public, charter, or magnet school?
American Leadership Academy Virtual is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is American Leadership Academy Virtual in?
American Leadership Academy Virtual is part of American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), based in Mesa, AZ, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near American Leadership Academy Virtual?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa (1.4 mi), San Tan Charter School (1.4 mi), Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.