Learn. Lead. Change the World.
American Leadership Academy Radiance is a Pre-K–12 tuition-free public charter school opening in Fall 2026. Located in the Radiance neighborhood near Warner Road (West Warner Avenue when the school opens) and Meridian Road, ALA Radiance will welcome all ALA Mesa Pre-K–6 teachers, faculty, administrators, and staff as they relocate to the new campus. Serving families in the East Mesa and new South Apache Junction areas, the school prepares students for success in college, career, and life. Grounded in academic excellence and character development, we uphold our R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—while offering a wide range of academic programs, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular opportunities within a moral and supportive environment.
Our Location
Our Radiance campus is situated in southwestern Apache Junction, in the Radiance neighborhood just past Mesa's Eastmark community. The school is conveniently located near the intersection of West Warner Road and South Meridian Road, which serves as a major crossroad between Mesa and Apache Junction. This location offers easy accessibility from major routes: it's only a few miles south of US-60 (Superstition Freeway) and a short drive east of Loop 202 via the new State Route 24 extension, making it simple to reach us from across the East Valley.
What to Expect
New Charter School Coming to South Apache Junction, AZ
We have heard your requests for more choice in education. ALA Radiance is ready to serve the families of Mesa's Eastmark area and South Apache Junction by providing the best educational experience to as many students as possible in a moral and wholesome environment. At American Leadership Academy, you are not just a number, you are a member of our family! Our school will provide the full Pre-K-12 experience upon full build-out completion.
Time-Proven Academics & Curriculum
We take our responsibility to educate your child seriously. ALA’s highly qualified teachers and staff work hard to engage our students through Core Knowledge (not Common Core) curriculum for comprehensive, in-depth learning.
Education Based on R.A.I.S.E. Leadership Values
To us, education is more than a textbook and reading lesson. Education is an experience that nurtures our students' natural talents and helps them become a well-rounded individual and active member of their community. Through our R.A.I.S.E. (respect, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence) values, we're able to help reinforce the values you teach at home in our classrooms.
Why Choose ALA Radiance
American Leadership Academy has built 21 successful schools in Arizona where families have come to recognize our school as a leader in education. ALA’s “A" rated curriculum provide students with a well-rounded educational experience through elementary-high school sports, award-winning fine arts programs, and innovative classes and programs such as financial literacy and entrepreneurship for high school students.
Meeting the Needs of Apache Junction, AZ Students
Choosing your child’s school is one of the most important decisions you will make during their lifetime. At ALA, we are happy to be a partner in your child’s educational journey. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best learning environment to the families in the Mesa Eastmark and new South Apache Junction areas. So what can your family expect when they attend ALA?
- An environment where students respect themselves, others and their country
- A program of rigorous academics with value-based curriculum
- A supportive school family where students are encouraged to be themselves and express their talents
- A well-rounded educational experience where students can thrive in the classroom and on the field through sports, specials and other extracurricular activities
The Mission of Charter One and American Leadership Academy
Testimonials
What Parents Think
"We've seen a night and day difference in our kids. They are excited again, engaged in school activities, and they have made lots and lots of friends!" This is the American Leadership Academy difference."
Chelsey Davis
"It's everything that we've envisioned for our children!"
Michelle Sorensen
"The teachers go above and beyond..."
Gomez Family
"...The one-on-one connection that they have with their teachers is really important."
Cassie Moore
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