We are Warriors!
American Leadership Academy Ironwood 7-12 is an outstanding charter school for junior high and high school students in Gilbert, Mesa, Florence, Apache Junction, and San Tan Valley. ALA Ironwood iprovides an unparalleled educational experience in a moral and wholesome environment by embracing our R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Our students are inspired To Learn. Lead. Change the World! Join us in cultivating the future leaders of our community.
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What is a Charter School?
Publicly funded yet operating with more autonomy, charter schools differ from standard public schools by having greater flexibility. They are initiated through a charter, a contract that details the school's mission, educational programs, objectives, and assessment methods. Their goal is to promote innovation and provide diverse educational options tailored to their community's unique needs.
Parents' Corner
Students, find the course, college, and career information you're searching for with Student Services. Make an appointment, visit us in-person, or sort through relevant information online.
Be prepared for whatever path you choose. American leadership Academy, Ironwood 7-12 offers a variety of college, career, and vocational programs for enrolled students. Need more help? Contact Student Services.
View our calendar to learn more about upcoming events, campus activities, early release days, breaks, and more. American Leadership Academy, Ironwood 7-12 always has something exciting happening!
Get the lunch, supply list, college, career, and campus information you're looking for in our "Parent Resources" page. Here we share information that American Leadership Academy, Ironwood 7-12 students and parents are looking for.
Meet the Director
Brent Bishop
Mr. Brent Bishop is the director of American Leadership Academy Ironwood 7-12.
He has spent the last 16 years in education in Southern California. He attended California Baptist University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in English, teaching and administrative credentials, and a Master's degree in educational administration. Mr. Bishop taught English, AVID, and credit recovery courses at John W. North High School. He then served as a teacher and site administrator for Mojave River Academy Charter School.
In 2013, Mr. Bishop and his wife Crystal founded Highland Academy Charter School in Beaumont, California, where he spent the last 9 years as the Executive Director.
Check Out Our Campus
Ironwood 7-12
A virtual tour around our campus, featuring Brent McArthur. Showcasing our cafenasium, our teachers, the benefits of wearing a uniform, and some of our programs including fine arts and athletics.
The ALA Life
Why Families Love ALA
Discover what makes life at our American Leadership Academy schools so special! Hear firsthand from our parents and students as they share their experiences, highlighting the supportive community, academic excellence, and character-building environment that sets ALA apart. Learn why our schools are more than just a place to learn—they’re a place to grow and thrive.
