American Leadership Academy Gilbert North 7-12

American Leadership Academy Gilbert North 7-12

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1070 S Higley Rd,  Gilbert, AZ
4.0
5.0
2,600 Students
B+
Niche Grade
American Leadership Academy Gilbert is a proactive charter school community focused on college and career readiness for seventh through 12th grade. The curriculum is based on a core curriculum of art, math and science with a wealth of elective opportunities. Leadership and entrepreneurship are encouraged as students receive individualized attention from teachers. Students can develop their creativity in fine arts classes like dance, theater, choir or band. With a focus on emerging markets such as robotics and computer science, students are encouraged to become career ready in an advancing economy. American Leadership Academy Gilbert offers nutrition and weight training courses, and students can compete on the state level with various sports teams. At American Leadership Academy, there is a strong focus on college preparation. Students can explore their interests and develop their strengths as they come to understand their goals and ambitions for the future. Dual enrollment classes are offered through a partnership with local community colleges, and advanced placement classes add a challenging element to the curriculum. With locations around the East Valley, American Leadership Academy offers the best of campus life with a focus on individualized student attention.

School Details

Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
55.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
24%
State Average
48%
Science
12%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
69.3%
Hispanic
21.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Black
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#66 Best Charter HS in Arizona
#104 Best Charter MS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 168 Students
Northern Arizona University 111 Students
Brigham Young University 83 Students
Grand Canyon University 78 Students
University of Arizona 76 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 44 Students
Chandler-Gilbert Community College 37 Students
University of Utah 34 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 33 Students
Brigham Young University–Hawaii 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 54 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Marketing 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Aerospace Engineering 13 Students
Computer Software Engineering 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 18 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/26/2024
My experience at American Leadership Academy has been great as long as I have been here! I don't have many complaints for this school except for when you are at the same school for a while it may get kind of boring. Although I find that okay because of how good the education system is.
3.0 Parent
5/8/2024
It is just like any other school lots of pros and cons. The education is not great. They are very inconsistent in enforcing rules. Teachers don't need a certification or degree to teach and are not really qualified.
2.0 Senior
9/16/2020
Never felt accepted. This school is most white and straight. As a gay woman, I felt like I was hated.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
3/26/2025
We chose American Leadership Academy a few years ago because we wanted a charter option. My daughter started in kindergarten and had such an amazing teacher. We loved the staff and everyone made her feel so loved and cared for. During 1st grade we moved 15 mins away and decided to go to a school clo...

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