CHARTER SCHOOLS

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LEGACY TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS

3201 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286 480-270-5438 · legacytraditional.org Year Est: 2007 Student Count: 21,000+ Principal(s): Aaron Hale, executive director and founder

Legacy Traditional Schools believes there is no limit to what a student can achieve with a great education. Legacy’s nonprofit 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 2020-2021, Legacy Traditional Schools are educating more than 23,000 students across 19 campuses in Arizona (Greater Phoenix, northwest Tucson, Maricopa and Casa Grande) and Nevada (North Las Vegas, Southwest Las Vegas and Henderson). Three new Legacy campuses in Mesa, East Tucson and Deer Valley will open next fall for the 20212022 school year.

OUTLOOK FOR 2021: “Legacy Traditional Schools is now enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year at its three new valley campuses in Deer Valley, East Tucson and Mesa. The new Deer Valley, East Tucson and Mesa campuses will enroll up to 600 students each and offer grades K-6. The three campuses represent Legacy’s continued commitment to meeting the needs of every community.” last year 3

1460 S. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85204 480-461-3200 · edkey.org Year Est: 1996 Student Count: 11,500 Principal(s): Mark Plitzuweit, CEO and president Grade Levels: K-12

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Academies of Math and Science

2980 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 520-887-5392 · amsschools.org Year Est: 2000 Student Count: 8,653 Principal(s): Tatyana Chayka and Kim Chayka, co-CEOs Grade Levels: K-8

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Great Hearts Academies

4801 E. Washington St., #250, Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-438-7045 · greatheartsamerica.org Year Est: 2002 Student Count: 13,000 Principal(s): Dr. Wade Dyke, CEO Grade Levels: K-12

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School

Gilbert/Queen Creek, AZ 480-677-8400 · bfcsaz.com Year Est: 1995 Student Count: 2757 Principal(s): Paula Jensen, Power; Diana Dana, Gilbert; Kevin Ball, Crismon; Jon Hutman, BFHS Grade Levels: Crismon Campus: K-6th; Gilbert Campus: K-6th; Power Campus: K-6th; Benjamin Franklin High School: 7th-12th

Arizona School for the Arts

1410 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-257-1444 · goasa.org Year Est: 1995 Student Count: 850 Principal(s): Sara Maline Bohn Grade Levels: 5-12

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BASIS Charter Schools

7975 N. Hayden Rd., #B202, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-289-2088 · basised.com Year Est: 1998 Student Count: 20,000+ Principal(s): Aaron Kindel, CEO Grade Levels: 22 charter schools in Arizona, with various grade levels from 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 Student Count: 6,200 Principal(s): NA Grade Levels: K-12

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Leman Academy of Excellence, Marana Campus

7720 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743 520-639-8080 · lemanacademy.com Year Est: 2015 Student Count: 1,200 Principal(s): Dennis O’Reilly Grade Levels: K-8

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Primavera Online High School & Middle School

2471 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 480-456-6678 · primavera-online-high-school.com Year Est: 2001 Student Count: 20,000+ full- and part-time students Principal(s): Tamara Becker, superintendent Grade Levels: Public charter school offering 6th-12th grade students throughout Arizona, a fully online education