Arizona Charter Academy

Arizona Charter Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
16025 N Dysart Rd,  Surprise, AZ
4.0
4.4
973 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melissa Holdaway
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.03

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.03
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34%
State Average
44%
Science
31%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,882:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
67.9%
White
17%
Black
9.4%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 Alum
2/11/2019
When I was a student there, we had great teachers k-12. Going back and seeing how it has changed since the high school got shut down, I see that they still have great teachers and is a very supportive school .
3.0 Alum
1/2/2017
I attended the night school at Arizona Charter Academy from 2003-2004. I felt that the atmosphere was so laid-back, students could either fall behind or work their butts off, depending on their personality or choice. It was overall friendly and supportive. However, the teachers were not overly qualified as I had to drop a calculus class because no one was available to teach me the material.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 79 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/12/2025
The staff is very rude. They have no problem being disrespectful and refuse to actually contact the parent outside their app that changes every year. They are so disorganized. The front desk ladies are the only good thing about the school.
1.0 parent
6/28/2025
My son was bullied for years and he never got the help he needed
5.0 parent
3/14/2025
Everyone is very helpful and kind. My children have been learning more since I switched them to ACA. I recommend this school.
1.0 parent
3/10/2025
Will not ever recommend! My 4th grader has been bullied all year, everyday she's telling me about another bully situation and I get ignore by staff on the problem, I requested multiple times for her to switch classes, ignored by staff, now I've got a 10year old who rather run away from the campus th...

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Arizona Charter Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 16025 N Dysart Rd in Surprise, in the Surprise neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 973. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Arizona Charter Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.03. The average home value in this area is $450,039. Discover additional schools in the area, like Imagine Prep at Surprise, Highland Prep, American Leadership Academy Surprise, and more. Learn more about what Surprise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arizona Charter Academy.

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