Preschool - Grade 12 | Tuition-Free Charter School

ALA West Foothills

American Leadership Academy West Foothills Charter School serves PreK through 12th grade with rigorous academics, small class sizes, and a community that shows up for every student, every day.

Home of the Guardians

Home of the Guardians

ALA West Foothills

At A Glance

Growing Together from Pre-K to 12

Serving the Waddell and Surprise community from preschool through high school, ALA West Foothills guides students at every stage. Our campus features a tuition-free K–12 charter school and an early childhood preschool program.

Pre-K-12

Serving Students

#29

Arizona High Schools
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Co-Curricular Activities

15+

Years of ALA Excellence

DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE

INSPIRING LIFELONG SUCCESS

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ALA provides a connected academic path from elementary foundations through high school graduation. A Core Knowledge-based curriculum, clear expectations, and ALA’s R.A.I.S.E. leadership values help students build essential skills, take greater ownership of their learning, and prepare for college, career, technical training, military service, and life beyond school.

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Guardian athletics give students in grades 6–12 opportunities to compete, develop discipline, and build school pride. Through practices, games, and team experiences, student-athletes learn perseverance, accountability, teamwork, and how to represent ALA with character on and off the field.

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Fine arts at ALA give students opportunities to create, perform, and communicate in new ways. Through visual and performing arts, students can develop confidence, creative discipline, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation for music, theatre, visual art, and self-expression.

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Before-and after-school care through The Academy gives K–6 families dependable support beyond the regular school day. Students can complete homework, participate in STEM, literacy, math, art, and music activities, and spend time with friends in a structured and engaging environment.

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Testimonials

Our Families Say It Best

The teachers are absolutely phenomenal. We have had the best experience with them. ALA has been the best fit for our family overall.

Chelsey DavisALA Parent

I love that my kids are learning and are being challenged. They have great teachers that we are very happy with.

The Slade FamilyALA Parents

The reason why we love ALA is because our kids are protected, safe, and they learn all the things necessary to be successful.

The Gomez FamilyALA Parents

We absolutely love the uniforms. It's made our mornings so easy. She knows what her options are and she can pick it out... As a mom, it makes my job easier, too!

Ashley PetersonALA Parent

With my education background, I wanted to make they were getting the best education possible, and ALA is what stood out to us.

Michelle SorensenALA Parent

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