Home of the Patriots

Hello, and welcome to the Johnston 6-12 campus of American Leadership Academy. We are proud to offer the best educational experience to junior high and high school students.

What is a Charter School?

Parents' Corner

Students, get the information you need at the touch of a button. Our website has course catalogs you can sort through, University admissions information, online transcript request forms, and other important services for 6-12 students. 

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Student Services

We're dedicated to preparing our students for whatever path they choose - whether it's college, a career, vocation, or within armed forces. Get information about our college and career prep services online or contact student services.

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College & Career Readiness

See what's new and what's happening at Johnston 6-12 by visiting our school calendar. In addition to posting upcoming breaks and early release days, we share event information. 

Access Calendar

School Calendar

Gain access to American Leadership Academy, Johnston 6-12's lunch menu, parent/student portal links, school supply list, uniform store, and more. Our campus resource tab holds information for parents and students who are enrolled for the new/current school year.

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Parent Resources

Meet the Director

Ray Turley, Director

Mr. Raymond Turley joins ALA Johnston after having 34 years of experience in education, with 20 of those years being a science teacher in the Mesa School District in Arizona. His passion for education stems from a wide range of responsibilities in the education field, from the classroom to district positions.

Before joining American Leadership Academy, Mr. Turley was an associate director for an online program for over a decade. Mr. Turley is native to Arizona, having been born and raised in Prescott.

He has an associate degree in graphic design from Yavapai College, a bachelor's degree in secondary education in science, and a master's degree in secondary curriculum from Arizona State University. Mr. Raymond Turley is thrilled to be a part of the ALA Johnston family.

Spotlight

Melissa Hansen

"I was so grateful to see him come to a school where there was some accountability " Learn more.

Deborah Byers

"These teachers want the kids to be successful.." Learn more.

Laura Paulsen

"I've never seen my child care more about his grades and his character. " Learn more.

De'lean Strong

"The students feel like they are wanted here." Learn more.

Christine Stine

"The second that we saw the R.A.I.S.E. Values, we knew [...] we wanted our children to go somewhere they were going to be taught to be good citizens."  Learn more.

Aisha Bakkar

"...ALA is definitely the school you wanna send your kids to! " Learn more.

Heather Rodriquez

"ALA is the right fit, and will continue to be the right fit, because of the R.A.I.S.E. system.." Learn more.

The ALA Life

Raising Leaders

The teachers and staff at American Leadership Academy, Johnston 6-12 is focused on each child as a whole. Through our academics, extracurriculars, sports, and fine arts, we R.A.I.S.E leaders who have a well-rounded education.