Southwest Leadership Academy

About Southwest Leadership Academy

The Southwest Leadership Academy is a unique educational program that combines the best of traditional and modern learning approaches. Through a combination of hands-on activities, lectures, and field trips, students develop the skills and knowledge to become effective leaders in their communities. The Academy focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, while also emphasizing the importance of civic responsibility and community engagement. Students also gain valuable experience in the areas of public speaking, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
The program is designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond. Through the Academy, students gain the confidence and skills to take on leadership roles in their communities and to make a positive impact. The Academy also offers students the opportunity to interact with business and community leaders, allowing them to gain valuable insights into the world of business and leadership.
The Southwest Leadership Academy is an excellent opportunity for students to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful leaders in their communities.

Address:	4301 W Fillmore St Phoenix, AZ 85043
Phone:	(602) 265-2000
Site:	southwestleadershipacademy.com
Grades:	Alternative school / Charter School
Enrollment:	250 students

Overview Southwest Leadership Academy

Southwest Leadership Academy serves 250 students in grades 9-12.
Southwest Leadership Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Southwest Leadership Academy

Southwest Leadership Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Southwest Leadership Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.