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The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)

Arizona · Public School District
5
Schools
627
Students
$10,617
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
35.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) is a public school district in Arizona serving 627 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary school, among them 5 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $10,617 is below the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AmeriSchools Academy - YumaCharterKG–08125
Amerischools Academy NorthCharterKG–08185
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AmeriSchools Academy - CamelbackCharterKG–12104
AmeriSchools Academy - Country ClubCharterKG–12187
AmeriSchools Academy Online InstructionCharterKG–1226
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,617-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
76.2%
Local (property tax)
3.4%
Federal
20.4%

State funding accounts for 76% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
627
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score44/100
StateArizona →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,617, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?
The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) has 5 public schools, serving a total of 627 students.
How much does The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) spend per student?
The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) spends $10,617 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?
35% of students in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?
Yes — 5 of the 5 schools in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) are charter schools.
What grade levels does The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) serve?
The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)?
The median opportunity score across schools in The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.