Children First Academy - Phoenix

Children First Academy is a highly acclaimed charter school in Central City, Phoenix.

Phoenix’s Children First Leadership Academy is located near Sky Harbor Airport.

Phoenix’s Children First Leadership Academy has a program for autistic students in K-12.

Phoenix’s Children First Leadership Academy is a free public charter school.

Phoenix’s Children First Leadership Academy is highly acclaimed and has earned many accolades.

Phoenix’s Children First Leadership Academy holds its students to a higher standard.

Phoenix’s Children First Leadership Academy teaches around 150 students on campus.

Children First Academy - Phoenix

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

1648 S 16th St, Phoenix, AZ

Central City Neighborhood

112 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Rachael Lay

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
17%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

17%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 9	Full Time Teachers 9
Teachers in First or Second Year 43.9%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 56.3%	Male 43.8%
Economically disadvantaged 84.8%	Hispanic 80.4%
Female 56.3%	Male 43.8%
Black 14.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/9/2024

This school is absolutely careless and non knowledgeable to be caring for children. I will NEVER recommend this school as long as it's standing. My kids have NEVER experienced such bullying and discrimination from not only children but also from staff and transportation. My children will never again...

5.0 teacher

9/30/2023

The COVID Shot does not protect against infection or transmission and there is no evidence that it ever did.

5.0 other

4/21/2017

This campus is filled with some of the hardest working educators I have ever met. The students are faced with adversity but do not let that get in their way of achieving success.

1.0 parent

9/4/2015

I removed my child the first week. The other children in the class seemed to be running the class, swearing at the teacher. I walked in and there were 4 children sitting under the table with the computers on it, playing with the wires and refusing to come out.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

KELLY

K to 12th
Charter

ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix High School

9th to 12th
Charter

B+

Arizona School for the Arts

5th to 12th
Charter

Eastlake Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Harmon Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Pioneer and Military Memorial Park

Trails

Encanto Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing

Alkire Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Coffelt Lamoreaux Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Barrios Unidos Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Soccer

Green Valley Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Grant Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85034 Central City

Children First Academy - Phoenix is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 1648 S 16th St in Phoenix, AZ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 112 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Children First Academy - Phoenix has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $390,646. Discover additional schools in the area, like KELLY, ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix High School, Arizona School for the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Children First Academy - Phoenix.

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