Learn. Lead. Change the World.
American Leadership Academy Lexington is a tuition-free public charter school coming to the Lexington South Carolina area in Fall 2023! Please sign up for our interest list to receive updates on our progress in bringing our tuition-free charter school to South Carolina! We will open as a K-12.
Built on a foundation of patriotism and RAISE leadership values, ALA combines academic excellence and character development to create an exceptional educational experience where students can grow as leaders in the classroom and in their community. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade can thrive in a moral and wholesome environment complete with excelling academics, sports, fine arts, extracurriculars, and specialty programs including entrepreneurship and financial literacy for high school students.
New Charter School Coming to Lexington, SC
We have heard your requests for more choice in education. ALA is ready to serve the families of Lexington 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! Through ALA Lexington's annual grade expansion plan, our school will provide the full 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.
News & Events
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Meeting the Needs of Lexington, SC 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 Lexington, South Carolina area. 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
Construction Update
Meet ALA Lexington's director, Michael Gordon-Smith, Ph.D., who is excited to share the progress at the new school's construction site! We can't wait for the school's grand opening this fall!
Why Choose ALA Lexington?
American Leadership Academy has built 12 successful schools in Arizona where families have come to recognize our school as a leader in education. ALA’s “A” Rated schools 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.
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