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LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 886 students in LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
886 Students
1,123,989 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Graduation Rate
85%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
48%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
44%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,267 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,584 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,267
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,584
$11,323
Best LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W Ray Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-8011
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Gilbert Rd Ste D165
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10115 E University Dr
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 984-5646
Gr: K-12 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Leading Edge Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
633 E Ray Rd Ste 132
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 257-5362
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District manages 4 public schools serving 886 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District?
LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District is ranked #271 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District?
44% of LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is LEAD Charter Schools (79967) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,584 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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