At a glance
Reported students
76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
76
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy: 76 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 51
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Scottsdale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools (4320). NCES reports 76 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (82.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native82.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep High · Charter · Cicero Preparatory Academy (92316) | 06–12 | 507 | 3.9 mi |
| EVIT - Saguaro High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| Saguaro High School High · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | 09–12 | 1,300 | 4.2 mi |
| EVIT - Coronado High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 5.1 mi |
| Coronado High School High · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) | 09–12 | 747 | 5.2 mi |
| Westwood High School High · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 09–12 | 3,135 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
What grades does Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy serve?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools (4320).
How many students attend Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy reported 76 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 51 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 76 students and 10.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy in?
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy is part of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Schools (4320), based in Scottsdale, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Great Hearts Academies - Cicero Prep (3.9 mi), EVIT - Saguaro High School (4.1 mi), Saguaro High School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.