Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa

About Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa

Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is an innovative, college preparatory charter school that provides a rigorous academic program to students in grades K-12. With a mission to prepare students for success in college, the academy offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. The school also focuses on providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages the development of positive relationships among students and staff.
At Leading Edge Academy, students are challenged to reach their highest potential. The academy offers a variety of classes, including honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, to meet the needs of all students. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and service opportunities, to help students develop their leadership skills.
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa is committed to helping students achieve their goals and reach their full potential. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the academy strives to create an atmosphere that encourages learning, growth, and success.

Address:	10115 E University Dr Gilbert, AZ 85296
Phone:	(480) 984-5646
Site:	leadingedgeacademy.com
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	224 students

Overview Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa

Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa

Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Leading Edge Academy At East Mesa is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.