Mesa Arts Academy

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Basic Information

Address: 221 W. 6th Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210
County: Maricopa
District: Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley
Phone Number: 480-844-3965
Principal: Susan Douglas

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Additional Information

School Type: Public Charter School
District ID: 5470
State District ID: Arizona
State School ID: Arizona
Grade Level: K-5, 6-8
Founded: 1995
School Setting:

Title I, low socioeconomic urban school.

School Schedule (Hours in Day): M,T,Th,F 7:30-3:30 W 7:30-2:15
School Days in Calendar Year: 180
School Colors: Blue & White
School Mascot: Dragons
School Size: 245+
Classroom Size: 28
Classroom Teachers: 9
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Support Services:

Highly qualified paraprofessionals in every classroom.

Camp Programs: No
After School Programs: Yes
Summer School: Yes
PTA Organization: Yes
Computer Capabilities:

Full computer lab with 32 desktop computers, 5-10 desktop computers in every classroom, and 2 mobile laptop carts with 30 laptops.

School Clubs:

Student Council, NJHS

Lunch Availability: Free and reduced lunch
Uniform Guidelines:

School shirts required every Thursday.

Mission Statement:

The Academy, in collaboration with Mesa Public Schools and the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley, has as its mission the providing of an excellent academic education for students (K-8th grades) through the use of an arts integrated curriculum. We provide a continuum of education using mediums of arts, drama, dance, music and multimedia technology which target the development of a heightened interest in continuing education, and fullest development of students' skills and talents.

Enrollment Characteristics: We strive to be a representation of our neighborhood serving the community at the highest levels in the state.
Programs and Services:

We offer specials and elective classes throughout the arts such as drama, guitar, glee, and tap dance. Kindergarten through fourth grade have two specials daily with fifth through eighth grade participating in specialized electives.