Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is a public charter high school and middle school in Flagstaff, Arizona. The curricular emphases are college preparatory and performing and visual arts. It is located by the Museum of Northern Arizona, with which it works closely.
Serving 200 students in grades 6-12, Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy's student population of 200 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Blue, Green, Purple, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
61%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy's ranking?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is ranked #921 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy often compared to?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Northland Preparatory Academy, Basis Flagstaff by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy?
200 students attend Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy offer ?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy part of?
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy is part of Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy (4202) School District.
School Reviews
5 12/13/2010
Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy excels in the arts as well as academic programs. The teachers and students LOVE to be there and our average student excels under the guidance and challenges of the teachers. The volunteer parent corp works side by side with the administration to enhance and improve the campus and benefits. The brand new campus in 2010 is a wonderful bonus to all FALA has to offer!
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