Driving Excellence for Schools and Businesses Across the Nation.
POWERING SCHOOLS & BUSINESSES NATIONWIDE
Charter One is a trusted partner for charter schools and venturing into the education sector nationwide. With a strong focus on continued expansion in the Southwest and Southeast regions and our entry into international markets, now marks a pivotal moment in paving the path for more significant impact and growth.
Beyond ensuring top-notch learning environments for students, we extend our expertise to support businesses confidently navigating the educational landscape. Charter One delivers tailored solutions that empower success by addressing our client schools’ everyday needs, such as strategic operational support, resource optimization, and leadership development.
Our mission centers on fostering meaningful partnerships and prioritizing students and their families. We aid charter schools in delivering exceptional educational experiences and
empower businesses to embark on impactful educational initiatives.
As an industry leader, Charter One continues to drive educational excellence and innovation, contributing to the advancement of education for our client schools and businesses alike. Our expanding presence in the southwest, southeast, and other global educational markets underscores our unwavering dedication to serving families and shaping the academic landscape nationally and internationally.
CHARTER
QUALITY
Charter One is a trusted partner for charter schools and businesses venturing into the education sector.
- GLENN WAY Charter One Chairman
A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Charter One Community,
Charter One began with a simple yet powerful idea: transforming education by prioritizing choice, quality, and values. From our first steps, we’ve worked tirelessly to create opportunities for students to thrive, families to feel supported, and communities to strengthen.
Over the years, our focus on excellence and innovation has helped us grow into a trusted leader in education. By expanding our reach beyond schools to serve businesses within the education sector, we’ve developed resources and solutions that address the unique needs of businesses across the world.
This year, we’re proud to take a bold step forward with our expansion efforts in other countries. Our clients have fueled this exciting milestone, alongside our partners’ trust and support whose confidence inspires and drives us daily. Together, we’re building a stronger future for education, both domestically and abroad.
Thank you for your continued partnership and belief in our mission. We are honored to work alongside so many in achieving new benchmarks of excellence together.
Sincerely,
GLENN WAY, Charter One Chairman
CHARTER ONE AMERICA
Charter One America collaborates with schools nationwide to meet the unique needs of their communities. United by a shared vision, these schools strive to inspire and empower students to achieve their full potential while preserving their distinct identities and educational missions. With Charter One’s comprehensive tools and support, these schools consistently deliver exceptional results for students, families, and communities.
CURRENT SCHOOLS IN ARIZONA
American Leadership Academy proudly serves diverse communities through its seven Arizona districts, with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Every ALA school has earned an A-rating in 2024, a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Across all districts, we offer a unique blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular opportunities, and innovative programs tailored to meet the needs of students and families.
In the Eagle District, Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert North Elementary, Gilbert North High School, and Mesa Elementary excel in academics and athletics. Gilbert North High School is celebrated for its championship athletic programs, embodying a dual commitment to scholastic and extracurricular achievement.
The Warrior District includes Ironwood Elementary, Ironwood High School, and San Tan Valley Elementary, providing exceptional support as a Title 1 community. Highlights include Ironwood High School’s renowned
band program and the addition of a pre-k program at San Tan Valley Elementary, demonstrating responsiveness to local family needs.
The Falcon District is home to ALA Virtual, our virtual 7-12 school. This district ensures students across Arizona access to high-quality, innovative education. The Guardian District is home to West Foothills Elementary and West Foothills High School. The thriving pre-k-12 campus is known for academic excellence and vibrant extracurricular offerings. In the fall of 2024, another ALA campus joined the Guardian family in Sierra Vista, a brand new K-12 campus with a high-quality pre-k program, providing another outstanding education option for families.
The Titan District, featuring Anthem South Elementary and Anthem South High School, offers families in Florence and Casa Grande the convenience of a pre-k-12 campus with top-notch facilities, including a state-of-the-art turf football field.
The Patriot District includes Queen Creek Elementary, Queen Creek High School, Gilbert South Elementary, and Signal Butte Elementary. Queen Creek High School is celebrated for its championship athletics, equine program, and fine arts excellence, while Signal Butte and Gilbert South Elementary’s dedicated teachers further enrich the district.
The Mavericks District is home to Mesa North Elementary and Mesa North High School. The new K-12 campus, which features a quality pre-k program, opened its doors in the fall of 2024 and offers families the convenience of one campus drop-off location for the entire family.
Finally, ALA Applied Technologies forms the Pathfinder District. As Arizona’s first tuition-free high school, it provides a unique combination of rigorous academics and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for students in grades 7–12, including a quality pre-k program that serves as a lab for students in our education track. With specialized tracks in Aviation, Construction Technologies, Cosmetology, E-Sports, Automotive, Hospitality, and more, students graduate with a high school diploma and industry certification, preparing for college and career paths.
The curriculum is well rounded, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning. We highly recommend ALA for its commitment to nurturing well-rounded, respectful students and much more.
- HAHN FAMILY
ALA West Foothills
ALA Applied Technologies
ALA Anthem South
CURRENT SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTHEAST
Charter One America’s southeast schools deliver high-quality, values-based education to North and South Carolina families. In North Carolina, Charter One America operates schools in Wake Forest, Clayton, Wilmington, Charlotte, Huntersville, and Monroe. Wake Preparatory Academy in Wake Forest serves pre-k through 12th grade, focusing on rigorous academics and individualized education. In Clayton, American Leadership Academy Johnston serves K-12 students with a whole-child approach, emphasizing academic rigor and personal growth. American Leadership Academy Coastal in
Wilmington provides a values-based education for pre-k through 12th grade, laying a strong foundation for educational and personal success. American Leadership Academy Charlotte offers kindergarten through 8th-grade education in a safe, challenging environment focused on moral development. In Huntersville, Bonnie Cone Classical Academy provides a classical education for pre-k through 6th grade, fostering a rich knowledge base for continued learning. Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy offers pre-k through 12th grade with a seamless classical pathway from lower to high school, and robust athletics and fine arts programs.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
American Leadership Academy Lexington
Wake Preparatory Academy
New to the Charter One America Family in the Southeast is American Leadership Academy Monroe, a K-8 tuition-free public charter school in Monroe, NC, which opened in the fall of 2024. The new school offers local families an excellent educational experience in a moral and wholesome environment.
In South Carolina, American Leadership Academy Lexington serves K-12 students with academic rigor and extensive extracurricular opportunities on a modern, state-of-the-art campus. These schools exemplify Charter One’s dedication to fostering student success and leadership in a nurturing, values-driven environment.
CHARTER ONE INTERNATIONAL
Charter One continues to be authentic in serving its mission of supporting families and serving as many students as possible. In alignment with that mission, the organization announced in late 2024 that it would expand its operations to other countries. Charter One will continue to grow its footprint across the continental United States with highquality charter schools while also changing the world internationally, beginning with India and Ghana in the coming years.
With my education background, I wanted to make sure they were getting the best education possible and ALA is what stood out to us. The teachers go above and beyond and they do after school tutoring to help any students that need that extra help or just encouraging the kids.
- MICHELLE SORENSEN
A LOOK AHEAD
CHARTER ONE EXPANSION PLAN
Charter One is excited to announce the expansion of our client schools in Arizona and the Southeast, with several new campuses planned between 2025 and 2027.
In Arizona, ALA Vistancia will open in Peoria in the fall of 2025, offering a K-12 tuition-free public charter school and a high-quality pre-k program. In the fall of 2026, ALA Radiance will also open as a K-12 tuitionfree public charter school with a quality pre-k program.
In North Carolina, ALA Monroe, a K-8 tuition-free public charter school, will undergo a site expansion in the fall of 2026, adding a 20-classroom building to the campus.
In South Carolina, ALA Blythewood will open in the fall of 2026 as a K-12 tuition-free public charter school with a quality pre-K program.
Simultaneously, ALA Wylie will open as a K-2 tuitionfree public charter school in Texas, featuring a quality pre-k program.
This expansion reflects our dedication to providing high-quality education across the country.
GRANDE
ALA VISTANCIA
ALA GARNER
ALA WYLIE
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
At Charter One, we believe that our educators hold a paramount role – the most crucial task in the world. They aim to collaborate with parents to nurture the next generation of well-educated, responsible citizens and resilient leaders. Within our client schools, teachers and staff thrive in a supportive environment and positive culture that nurtures both professional and personal growth.
A cornerstone of Charter One’s commitment to fostering a family environment for client school administration and staff is our strategic scope and sequence of teacher and leader training. This thoughtfully designed approach provides ongoing, targeted support that empowers educators to grow professionally and excel in their roles. It reflects our belief that investing in leadership and teacher development benefits educators and serves as a powerful catalyst for elevating the community. By equipping educators with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, we ensure their success directly enhances the communities we serve. This commitment is not just a professional endeavor; it’s a holistic strategy to cultivate leaders who inspire positive change within and beyond the classroom.
I can say that I have been happy with everything so far and that we feel our daughter is striving at ALA and has enjoyed making new friends. We are excited to see where things go from here.
- KOEHN FAMILY
CHARTER ONE ACADEMICS
Our curriculum development and selection are meticulously aligned with Charter One’s mission, vision, and values. Our mission is to support families by providing the best education possible in a moral and wholesome environment. Our visionary approach revolves around learning, leading, and changing the world. The R.A.I.S.E. values—respect, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence—are the cornerstone of our educational philosophy.
At Charter One America, we are committed to cultivating the hearts and minds of our students through principled leadership, personal core values, and civic virtue. Our focus on developing selfgoverning young people empowers them to think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive as educated citizens who are inspired to engage in their communities and give back.
As a result, Charter One graduates emerge equipped with critical thinking, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, ready to actualize their dreams in any post-graduate endeavor successfully.
Charter One America Academics is honored to serve over 40 schools across AZ, NC, and SC.
CHARTER ONE CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
Charter One America redefines management capabilities with a comprehensive approach beyond industry standards, driven by our dynamic and robust network of partnerships and subsidiaries. We have leveraged our expertise in educational management to support thriving establishments, including Little Leaders, C1 Apparel, C1 Development, Creovia, and The Academy Before & After. These establishments have been carefully crafted to complement our core competencies and to allow us to deliver all-encompassing solutions to our partners and clients.
Charter One takes this above and beyond by creating custom solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. This personalized approach enhances our value and strengthens our network’s impact. By addressing specific challenges and opportunities, we empower our clients with innovative resources that align with their goals and drive success.
We excel through the partnerships we nurture with businesses in our communities, uniting to provide public services at our ALA Applied Technologies campus, the first-of-its-kind school in Arizona to offer a high school diploma and industry certification. Some examples of the public services provided at ALA Applied
Technologies include a Pathfinders Salon, Bakery, and Automotive Repair Shop. These connections allow us to offer a vast range of services that give back to the communities in which we operate.
Our partnerships are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared devotion to excellence, helping us form a robust network that is perceptive and responsive to the needs of those we serve. By combining our expertise with customized solutions, we continue to add value to our network and create meaningful outcomes for the communities, businesses, and schools we support.
CHARTER ONE GIVES BACK
Service is at the heart of the values-based curriculum our client schools offer. At Charter One, we deeply believe that serving the communities we partner with and operate in is integral to our world.
As an example of that, a group of dedicated Charter One team members traveled to Ghana, Africa to help
the children and staff members at a local area school develop a learning environment where students could thrive. Through building renovations, new furniture, a library, classroom supplies, and more, we are proud to have made a difference in the lives of many families internationally.
Students in Ghana, Africa
Forever Young School in Ghana, Africa
Forever Young School in Ghana, Africa
QUALITY EDUCATION BY
THE NUMBERS
*Above data is from 2024
3,971+ EMPLOYEES
1,325+ TEACHERS
7,333+ TOURS GIVEN
36 CAMPUSES
27,000+ STUDENTS
2 OFFICE LOCATIONS
The teachers are absolutely phenomenal. We have had the best experience with them and it just restored that feeling that there are great teachers still out there. There is the perfect school for your family and ALA has just been the perfect fit for our family overall. .
- CHELSEY DAVIS
1,088 STUDENTS 3.2 AVERAGE WEIGHTED
POST GRADUATE PLANS
18.6 AVERAGE
$12,665,000 AMOUNT EARNED IN MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
ACCEPTANCE TO COLLEGES
Class of 2024 graduates were accepted to many notable colleges and universities including:
Arizona State University
Arizona Western College
Assumption University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Case Western Reserve University
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Creighton University
Dixie State University
Eastern Arizona College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Grand Canyon University
Louisiana State University
Minot State University
Minnesota Rochester University
Northern Arizona University
Notre Dame University
Oregon State University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Snow College
Southern Utah University
Sweet Briar College
Texas A&M University
University of Advancing Technology
University of Arizona
University of California
University of Southern California (USC)
University of Southern Virginia
Utah Valley University
Vanderbilt University
Wellesley College
Wheaton College
EXTRACURRICULAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SOUTHWEST CLIENTS
ALA GILBERT ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
Partnered with American Heart Association and raised over $8,000.
PSO hosted Fall Festival - with over 1,000 people in attendance
Mock Cookie Election- Students participated in a Mock Cookie Election to experience the democratic process. They voted for their favorite cookie, and the winning cookie will be served at lunch for the remainder of the year.
ALA
GILBERT NORTH ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
Two Gilbert Town Council Student Citizen of the Month students this year
2024 Spelling Bee District Champion
#55 in the Top 100 Elementary Schools in AZ, US News and World Report
ALA GILBERT SOUTH ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
980 cereal box donations for charity (celebrated through the campus wide “domino affect”)
6th grade visited Feed my starving children and prepped daily meals for a year for 100 kids.
4th annual Kindergarten camp hosting 60 students
ALA
QUEEN CREEK ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
American Heart Association Fundraiser - where annually we raise over $10,000 to help those with heart issues, and where we honor our very own heart heroes that attend our campus.
Spring Musicals - where every single class in our school practices and performs their own musical. This is an incredible feat, and our music teacher pulls it off beautifully!
ALA SIGNAL BUTTE ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
Provided gifts for 32 students and their families through our Giving Tree
Partnered with local law enforcement for multiple campus actives and events including a Touch a Truck event, K9 Meet and Greet, Arizona’s First Responders Day event
ALA APPLIED TECH HIGH SCHOOL
”A” rated school
Opened the eSports Area and added an eSports pathway to the Technology program
Culinary Program was certified by the American Culinary Federation
Law and Public Safety students have 100% pass rate for the State Assessment, Nursing program had a 100% pass rate for the State Assessment, Software and App had a 100% pass rate for the State Assessment
ALA ANTHEM SOUTH ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
Partnered with local law enforcement to host the first annual, ShoeBox event where police get to connect with kids in a positive experience
ALA IRONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
”A” rated school
Boys basketball team has gone the state final four for consecutive years
The football program had its best season in program history. Hosted their first home playoff game and won.
State Championships in Winter Guard
Our Marching Band is the highest ranked Charter School Marching Band in Arizona History
ALA GILBERT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
We earned an “A” Rating from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2nd year in a row
Ariel Beltran state champion in girls swimming in 2023 - 100 Butterfly, 100 Backstroke; had also won state 2021 - 100 Breast, 200 Individual Medley; academic all-state all 4 years of HS; Nominated as USA Today Swimmer of the year
Drumline was WGAZ PSRA State Champion
Our Girls Volleyball team won the 4A State Championship
Football made it to the 5A Quarterfinals. Boys golf finished 6th in state. Girls golf finished 11th in state. Cross Country finished 6th in state.
ALA WEST FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL
”A” rated school with in 2 years of opening!
Varsity Football Region Championship
Valedictorian was a Sophomore (graduated 2 yrs early)
Varsity Women’s Wrestling Ave Risati State Champion 2 years in a row
ALA MESA NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
”A” rated school
Broke ground in the spring of 24’
Fully Staffed by July 1, 2024
ALA QUEEN CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
”A” rated school
Top 8 in the state for football
Won titles in girl’s cross country, runner up for boys
Our Marching Band received a rating of 74.575 in their final competition which placed them in the top third for their division and the top score of ALA!
ALA IRONWOOD ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
Attendance celebrations for quarterly 100% attendance each quarter.
Hosted a wonderful campus Spelling Bee. The winner lasted 24 rounds.
ALA SAN TAN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
”A” rated school (2nd year in a row!)
Continued Leadership assemblies, include “Little Leaders” for Cookies with Cowper to celebrate RAISE leadership
ALA MESA NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Inaugural Year and an ”A” rated school
Food Drive with United Food Bank where over 5,700 items were collected for local Mesa families
ALA WEST FOOTHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
”A” rated schoolout of the gate - first opportunity to get a score, earned an AZ Dept of Ed “A” rating.
District Book Battle winners 2 years in a row
Participated in Student Government Led Food drivefamilies donated over 2000 cans to local Food bank.
ALA ANTHEM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
”A” rated school
Junior track & field athlete won Division 4 triple jump championship and took 2nd overall in the state in all divisions.
ALA SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARY
”A” rated school
Went from a Hybrid to a full brick and mortar
9/11 ceremony with speakers. Mayor, Chief of staff Colonel, Deputy Fire Chief, Sheriff of Cochise County
SOUTHEAST CLIENTS
ALA COASTAL
JH Soccer Champions (10 - 2)
Student leadership/RAISE values: 10th: Students for Others - collections for Western NC Hurricane, Coastal Closet
ALA JOHNSTON LOWER SCHOOL
Students collected 4,880 cans for Food Drive
4th and 5th grade students volunteer monthly at a local nursing home
3rd-5th grade students performed at the Clayton Tree Lighting Ceremony
ALA JOHNSTON UPPER SCHOOL
JH Boys Soccer Conference Champions
JH Boys Cross Country Conference Champions
HS Football (first time in association) 7-3 record
StuGo conducted a food-drive and collected over 1000 lbs of food for the holidays
Homecoming with all the events happened! Hurricane postponed it several times
ALA LEXINGTON LOWER SCHOOL
Three students scored perfect on the math SC Ready
School Received Good for the school rating
WAKE PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6% growth in STARR CBM Reading
Western NC Hurricane Relief Efforts Service Project
WAKE PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
MS Boys Soccer Regular Season Conference Champions
MS Volleyball Regular Season Conference Champions
Cheerleading State Champions
Art students awarded 2nd place for all high schools at the NC State Fair
BONNIE CONE LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4,048 books read as a school in our Q2 reading challenge
Added bells and keyboard to music program
BONNIE CONE LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Our Junior High Volleyball team went to the regional finals and finished in 2nd place. They had an undefeated season up until the final game.
Junior High and Varsity Cheer collaborated in a televised Holiday parade at the Kannapolis Parade
We have contributed over 800 service hours to local nonprofits and community organizations from Samaritan’s Feet to FeedNC. Our staff and students are committed to giving back to the community that has given so much to us.
ALA CHARLOTTE
3rd grade students have made great growth so far with benchmark data, 2 students have made over 100 points of growth.
4th grade completed their Social Studies Unit on Goods and Services. The unit ended with a market day and students using their warrior bucks school wide to purchase items. 4th grade had 90% student participation for the school market day.
ALA MONROE
Kudos to 4th & 6th Grade Math & Reading NC Check-In Data! 4th grade is rocking it out in STAR assessments as well!
On the horizon! New expansion is underway; we will acquire a brand new gymnasium! Grand Opening: June 2025
CHARTER ONE AMERICA CLIENT LEADERSHIP
ALA ARIZONA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RALPH PEW President
LACEY BROWN Board Member
PETER EVANS Board Member
BRANDON CLARKE Board Member
KACEY HAMMAR Board Member
SHANE SMEED Board Member
ALA CHARLOTTE & MONROE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KYLE SHRAUGER Chairman
HEATHER WHILLIER Vice Chairman
JOHN LYNCH Secretary/Treasurer
YOLANDA HILL-ROBINSON Director
JOHN AMANCHUKWU Director
ALA COASTAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KIMBERLY RIVENBARK Board Chair
DAVID ANDERSON Vice Chair
KAREN GASKILL Treasurer
LIZZI MASIERO Director
DAN MYSIUK Secretary
ALA JOHNSTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DAWN CARROLL Board Chair
MATT WARING Vice Chair
JESSICA WHITE Treasurer
DYLAN REEL Director
MITCH SCHWAB Secretary
ALA LEXINGTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MICAH REA Board Chair
KASSIE WALLS Vice Chair
WHITNIE HENDRIX Secretary/Treasurer
JENNIFER BOLIN Director
SAMANTHA PETERSON Director
AMY DUBOIUS Director
SABRINA HASTY Director
BONNIE CONE SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REV. MARTIN MCCARTHY Board Chair
BRIAN PUCKETT Vice Chair/Treasurer
WILLIAM MILLS, ESQ. Director
STEPHANIE NEWBROUGH Secretary
JUDY RUSSO Director
WAKE PREP. ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KYLE SHRAUGER President
MICHAEL FEATHAM Vice President
TAMMY ALEXANDER Treasurer
DUSTIN BAPTISTE Secretary
REV. DR. WILLIAM SEAMAN Director
VALESKA LIPANI-GARRETT Cofounder/Director
REV. LARRY WILDER Director
HOW TO SUPPORT CHARTER ONE
