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Now accepting grades K-3 for our Mesa Elementary Campus!

Individualized, autism-focused education in a supportive and inclusive school environment.

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Welcome to Arizona Autism Charter Schools

We are Arizona’s first and only charter network specializing in serving students on the autism spectrum. Our schools are tuition-free and do not require any payments or scholarships. We serve grades K-12 and have several campuses available to meet families’ needs.

  • Central Phoenix Elementary Campus for grades K-3
  • Central Phoenix Upper Campus grades 4-12. Includes a Transition Academy for 18-22 year old students
  • West Valley Campus offers for grades K-8
  • Tucson Campus Grades K-3, 6-12
  • Online School for grades K-12
  • Mesa Elementary Campus for grades K-3

We serve all levels of the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences. 

Visit our Enrollment Tab in the menu to learn more!

ENROLL IN AN AWARD WINNING CHARTER

Open Enrollment for the 2026-27 School Year has started!

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First in Western

AZACS is the first tuition-free, autism-focused public charter school in the western United States (NCSECS.org)

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First in Arizona

AZACS is the first tuition-free, autism-focused public charter school in Arizona

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First to expand to K-12 levels

AZACS received state approval for expansion based on demonstration of student growth

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Data-Driven

AZACS has data-driven instruction supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

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Grants & Donations

AZACS is a proud recipient of prestigious start-up grants from the Walton Family Foundation and the AZ Charter Schools Program

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Excellence

AZACS is part of an elite group of schools recognized for excellence by Charter Schools Growth Fund, A for Arizona and the Yass Prize.

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Arizona’s First Autism Focused Charter Network

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc (AZACS) is the first tuition-free charter network in our state focused on the educational needs of students with autism. 

Over the last 10 years, AZACS has opened campuses in Central Phoenix, the West Valley, Tucson and now the East Valley. AZACS also has an accredited Online School option for students in grades K-12.

Teacher Salary Information

 

AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY

Average salary of all certified teachers employed in the budget year 2025: $64,295

Average salary of all certified teachers employed in the prior year 2024: $62,101

Increase in average teacher salary from prior year 2024: $2,194

Percentage increase: 3.5%

 

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Annie Loftis, Executive Liaison & Director of Compliance
4125 N. 14th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
 

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2026-27

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