Arizona Cultural Academy Explained

Arizona Cultural Academy
Motto:"We are ACA. We empower our community with knowledge spirit and service."
Established:2001
Type:Private school
Address:7810 South 42nd Place
City:Phoenix
State:Arizona
Zipcode:85042
Country:United States
Grades:PK-12[1]
Enrollment:291 (inc. 47 PK) (2019-2020)
Teaching Staff:31.9
Ratio:7.6
Nickname:Wolves
Mascot:The ACA Wolf

Arizona Cultural Academy (ACA) is an Islamic private school located in southern Phoenix, Arizona. It is the second full-time Islamic school in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, and as of 2007, has the highest enrollment figure among Islamic schools in Arizona. It is also the only Islamic school with a comprehensive K–12 program, the first graduates graduating in the Spring of 2006.

History

In 1996, plans were set to build an Islamic school in the Valley. At the time, the only other full-time Islamic school in the city was Phoenix Metro Islamic School (PMIS), which operated from a facility in Tempe. The school was initially intended to open in North Phoenix but changed to the south Phoenix site.[2] By August 2001, ACA was ready to begin classes with the completion of the first phase of its campus in south Phoenix.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Search for Private Schools - School Detail for ARIZONA CULTURAL ACADEMY & COLLEGE PREP . nces.ed.gov . US Department of Education . March 12, 2023 . EN.
  2. News: Keeping the roots alive: Special schools put kids in touch with their cultures. June 28, 1999. B1, B4. Julie. Amparano. Arizona Republic. Newspapers.com. March 17, 2023.
  3. News: Demand for Muslim private schools exceeds availability: Waiting lists grow. May 29, 2001. B1, B5. Kelly. Ettenborough. Arizona Republic. Newspapers.com. March 17, 2023.