Arizona Charter Academy

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Arizona Charter Academy
Address
16011 N. Dysart Rd.
Surprise, Arizona 85374
United States
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Information
Type Public charter high school
Grades K-12
Enrollment High school: 352 (October 1, 2012)[1]
Color(s) Maroon, white
Mascot Bulldogs
Website

Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) is a coeducational, public charter school located in Surprise, Arizona, USA. The school population is largely from the cities of El Mirage, Surprise, Peoria, Youngtown and Glendale. ACA provides instructions for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The school's stated mission is to provide all students with purpose, character, and excellence in education through parental involvement, community collaboration and career exploration. ACA has been designated by the Arizona Learns Achievement Profile as "Performing Plus". It is also a candidate for accreditation by the North Central Association.

Extracurricular activities

Service learning opportunities

Service learning opportunities include the Mexico House Building Trip (open to qualified high school students: twenty staff and students journey to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico to build a home for a family living in poverty), Habitat for Humanity (where students help construct a house for a family in their community), the West Side Food Bank and the Annual Blood Drive for United Blood Services.

Athletics

The school is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association.


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