| Arizona Charter Academy | |
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| Location | |
| 16011 N. Dysart Rd. Surprise, Arizona, 85374 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public charter high school |
| Established | 2012 |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Color(s) | Maroon, white |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Website | http://www.azcharter.com |
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.
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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.
The school is a member of the Charter Athletic Association for junior high and high school athletics.