EDUCATION: CHARTER SCHOOLS

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LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS

3201 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286 480-270-5438 · legacytraditional.org Year Est: 2007 Principal(s): Aaron and Becky Hale, executive directors and founders

Legacy Traditional Schools believes there is no limit to what a student can achieve with a great education. Legacy’s non-profit network of tuition-free, A-rated public charter schools was founded on this principle, and it underlies our mission to educate lifelong learners and develop engaged citizens. Every Legacy Traditional School features a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes all areas of academic study, including the arts, physical education and extensive athletics and extracurricular activities. In 2021-2022, Legacy is educating 25,000 students at more than 20 schools in Arizona (Greater Phoenix, Tucson, Maricopa and Casa Grande), Nevada (North Las Vegas, Southwest Las Vegas and Henderson), Texas (San Antonio) and online at Legacy Traditional Schools. In 2022-23, Legacy is opening two campuses in Arizona (San Tan Valley) and Texas (Cibolo). Learn more at legacytraditional.org.

OUTLOOK FOR 2022: “Legacy recently announced its newest Arizona campus, Legacy Traditional School - San Tan. Legacy’s 20th campus in Arizona, located at the southwest corner of West Empire Boulevard and North Gary Road, will serve students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.” last year 3

3002 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 602-584-6625 · amsschools.org Year Est: 2000 Principal(s): 9 Locations and a 100% online program option Grade Levels: K-8

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Sequoia Schools

1460 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85204 480-461-3200 · edkey.org Year Est: 1996 Principal(s): Mark Plitzuweit, CEO and president Grade Levels: K-12

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School

690 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295 480-677-8400 · bfcsaz.com Year Est: 1995 Principal(s): Paula Jensen, Power; Jennifer Hawks, Gilbert; Kevin Ball, Crismon; David Farnsworth, BFHS Grade Levels: Crismon Campus: K-6th; Gilbert Campus: K-6th; Power Campus: PK-6th; Benjamin Franklin High School: 7th-12th

BASIS Charter Schools

7975 N. Hayden Rd., #B202, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-289-2088 · enrollbasis.com Year Est: 1998 Principal(s): Carolyn McGarvey, CEO Grade Levels: 22 charter schools in Arizona, with various grade levels from K-12

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Heritage Academy Schools

32 S. Center, Mesa, AZ 85210 480-969-5641 · heritageacademyaz.com Year Est: 1995 Principal(s): Heidi Udall Grade Levels: 7-12 (grades K-12 at other campuses)

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Great Hearts Academies

4801 E. Washington St., #250, Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-438-7045 · greatheartsamerica.org Year Est: 2002 Principal(s): Jay Heiler, CEO Grade Levels: K-12

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American Leadership Academy

6913 E. Rembrandt Ave., #2, Mesa, AZ 85212 480-420-2101 · alaschools.org Year Est: 2009 Principal(s): NA Grade Levels: K-12

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ASU Preparatory Academy

1130 E. University Dr., #230, Tempe, AZ 85281 602-496-3322 · asuprep.asu.edu Year Est: 2008 Principal(s): Carrie Larson, head of schools Grade Levels: Pre-K-12

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Villa Montessori

2802 E. Meadowbrook Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-955-2210 · villamontessori.com Year Est: 1964 Principal(s): Margo O’Neill, head of school Grade Levels: Infant/toddler though 8th grade