Home of the Patriots
Welcome to the ALA Queen Creek 7-12 campus—a distinguished Queen Creek high school and Queen Creek junior high! We are committed to providing students with the best educational experience in a moral and wholesome environment. Recognized as a US News & World Report National Best High School and National Best Charter School, we take pride in educating the junior high and high school students of Queen Creek. Guided by our R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—our vision is To Learn. Lead. Change the World! Join us in shaping the future leaders of our community.
What is a Charter School?
As publicly funded schools with more flexibility, charter schools operate independently from conventional public schools. Established through a charter that outlines the school's mission, programs, objectives, and methods of assessment, they aim to encourage innovation and offer various educational choices to meet their communities' unique requirements.
Parents' Corner
Find the information you need about American Leadership Academy, Queen Creek 7-12's student services department. Our page shares more information about upcoming school field trips, events, and other happenings.
Whether your student is preparing for college, a career, or a vocation, we're here to help. Learn about our college and career prep service and contact our student services team today!
View American Leadership Academy, Queen Creek 7-12's upcoming events, early release days, activities, and more on our school calendar. We'll share all campus happenings on this page.
Find our school's lunch menu, supply list, student handbook, and more on Queen Creek 7-12's "community resources" page. Here we share everything that might be relevant to your student's experience.
Meet the Director
Shane Dixon
Dr. Shane Dixon joins ALA Queen Creek 7-12 from Arizona State University where he has served as a Senior Global Educator since 2015. Dr. Dixon has worked at the university since 2009, designing a worldwide teacher training program that now totals over 600,000 teachers from 192 different countries. In addition, he has directed ASU teachers on the ground in high-level teacher training programs. Dr. Dixon holds a doctorate in educational technology from Arizona State University and a masters in English (language planning and policy) from Brigham Young University. His interests include playing volleyball, watching sports (Go Patriots), and teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic. Dr. Dixon says that he has gained a special love and appreciation for our country, especially as one who traveled all over the world throughout his career. Dr. Dixon says, “the United States holds unique attributes that are worth preserving. I love teaching anyone and everyone the values and principles upon which this country was founded.”
Dr. Dixon and his wife Dixie have four amazing children and one very fluffy dog.
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.