Founded in 1996 by local community members, Arizona Cultural Academy is a private Islamic school serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. On a campus located near the base of South Mountain, the school offers Muslims one of only a handful of Islamic-based educational settings in Arizona.
With a faith-based approach to learning, the academy has a mission to nurture “the brightest students who will mature into upright, tolerant, and law-abiding citizens.” The academy is dedicated to the preservation of Islamic identity and Muslim heritage through fostering character development in all of its students.
In addition to a core curriculum of math, English, science, and social studies classes, students can also take Advance Placement classes and dual enrollment courses. Additionally, through South Mountain Community College, students can earn credits for elementary and intermediate Arabic, pre-calculus, analytical geometry, and chemistry.
Outside of class, students can participate in National Honor Society at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Those more athletically inclined can compete in after-school sports, as the academy partners with the Canyon Athlete Association to offer boys’ varsity basketball and other team sports.
Arizona Cultural Academy also hosts an Umrah program for its high school students, parents, and community members, among other offerings important to the Muslim community.
Arizona Cultural Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
7810 S 42nd Plz,
Phoenix, AZ
366
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Jane Smuts
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,400
Religious Affiliation
Muslim
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A+
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B-
C+
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
10
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
640
Verbal
610
Average ACT
30
Math
32
English
30
Reading
29
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
40.2%
Black
32%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.4%
Two or more races
2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#2
Best Private K12 Schools in Arizona
#6
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Arizona
#6
Best Private HS in Arizona
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
63 Students
University of Arizona
22 Students
Northern Arizona University
17 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
10 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
9 Students
Yale University
5 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus
5 Students
Stanford University
4 Students
Harvard University
4 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
13 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
8 Students
Business
4 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Computer Science
4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
4 Students
Pre-Law Studies
4 Students
Computer Software Engineering
4 Students
Health Service Preparatory Studies
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/13/2022
It's great college prep school for young Muslims who also want to keep their connection with Islam and make long-term connections with people they can relate with.
1/4/2021
this school has given my kids that attend there a lot of care it is very fun and nice to be with a Muslim community i hope this school still stands forever. The teachers there are nice and teach very great as well.
1/16/2020
Arizona Cultural Academy's community is very welcoming. There are rarely reports of bullying or student conflicts. However its lacking in extracurricular activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/3/2023
I do not even know where to begin, but first this is a school where they allow for bullying, turn their head the other way toward the aggressors and your child is the one left suffering. And, when you do address the administration about your child incessantly being bullied, they make you feel wrong...
1/21/2015
Like many schools it has both it's ups and downs...as far as the academics are concerned, I feel they expect too much from the child without putting much effort into teaching the child. The amount of Arabic and Quran my child has learned is significant, and would have to say I'm largely pleased with...
2/26/2014
LOVE ACA... I have to kids there one in KG and the other is in P-K .. My KG scores in Sylvan 1.6 in Math and 1.8 in English !!! that's more than a first grade level mashaallah!! Family oriented, caring teacher, amazing principle, amazing staff and kids get to feel comfortable being muslims, memorize...
3/23/2013
There are few schools in the Valley that allow for a safe yet educational environment especially for the Muslim community in Arizona. ACA is one of them, and lets children enjoy an education on par with public schools, if not greater, without all of the bad environments, drugs, and peer pressure of...
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List Price Range
$161K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
90
Average Home Value
$390,435
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,033 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.3%
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