Foothills Academy (Arizona)

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Foothills Academy
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
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AZ

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Type charter, day, public (tuition-free), STEAM, K-8, "No Religious Affiliation"
Established1993
Faculty20
Enrollment200
Average class size19
CampusScottsdale, AZ
Color(s)Red & Black   
MascotBlackhawks
Website

Foothills Academy was an independent public charter elementary/middle school, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was among the "first wave" of charter schools in State, and prides itself not just on consistently strong test scores and athletic accomplishments, but also on its positive, family-like community. Serving Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, Foothills Academy class sizes were never more than 24. It was an active member of the Canyon Athletic Association, providing a range of sports opportunities for grades 5-8. The campus was sold to Candeo Schools in 2020.

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Foothills Academy was established in 1993 as a grades 6-12 college preparatory school, by Dr. Don Senneville, who . In 2009, the school was excited to announce the addition of Foothills Academy Elementary Preparatory in Cave Creek, to serve grades 1-5. in 2013, all-day kindergarten (tuition-free). The following year, Foothills Academy Connected received approval by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools under the Arizona Online Instruction Program as a full-time virtual school for grades 7-12. In 2017, Honey Bee Academy Preschool began serving youth ages 3-5 by leasing space on the Ashler Hills campus.

Foothills Academy transitioned to a K-8 school, beginning in the 2019-20 school year with enrollment around 200. In addition to the administrative team, the FA family is led by 20 teachers and aids. The school features an individualized approach with multiage integrated classes and an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program for all grade levels.

In 2020, one year after the transition to a K-8 school, Foothills Academy was sold to Candeo Schools, another local Arizona charter school. Candeo Schools continues to enroll elementary students.

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