ACA conducts classes for ten months out of the year and offers all Arizona Department of Education-required courses in math, reading, Language Arts, technology, etc.   ACA uses individualized curriculum that is aligned to the Arizona State Standards as their core curriculum in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies.  The coursework provides individualized instruction at each student's prescribed level of learning and is also taught in small groups based on the student's ability level. We also use a computer-based coursework, Pathways Oddessy Ware, that provides personalized, character-based academic tools to meet the needs of the individual student.  Pathways software offers content that is updated as needed,  is aligned with Arizona State Academic Standards, provides instant performance feedback to students and teachers, incorporates multimedia interaction through digital video and interactive games, and assigns lesson plans based on the school calendar to ensure each student meets his/her academic goals by the end of the year.  High school students use Pathways courseware on the laptop computers kept at their desks. In addition to the individualized curriculum, the school also uses scientific research based programs in traditional classroom settings.

Arizona Charter Academy has set graduation requirements to meet State Standards.  Students must meet all diploma requirements and met the AIMS requirements before they will be permitted to participate in the commencement ceremonies.  While the completion of these requirements is necessary for high school graduation and will allow admittance to a college, it does not ensure entrance into all colleges, trade schools, etc.  Anyone planning on higher education should determine the entrance requirements of the particular school.

In addition to the following credit requirements, each High School Student must pass all three sections of the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test.

Arizona Charter Academy allows Juniors and Seniors to earn dual credit at local colleges. The courses the student takes at college earns high school credit as well as college credit. Please check with the school administrations for a list of colleges the school has partnered with. 

• The Parent/Guardians/student will be responsible for paying tuition, fees, and textbook expenses for the course.   
• It is the Parent/Guardians'sGuardian's/student's responsibility to enroll, take any required testing, and pay all tuition and fees for the college classes as required by the college. 
• All payments should be dealt with directly through the college.
• All grades and progress reports for the classes taken through the college will come directly from their professors.  The high school accepts the grade submitted by the college.  These grades cannot be modified. 
• It is the student's responsibility to turn in their transcript/report card to the high school to receive the appropriate credit.  Credits will be administered as follows:
• Any course under the 100 level:  3 credit college course = ½ credit high school
• Any course at the 100 level or above:  3 credit college course = ½ credit high school and be weighted at honor's level for grade point.
• If there are multiple students whose schedules allow for a group transport to the same college, Arizona Charter Academy may provide transportation.
• Students that are attending college are expected to be on their best behavior. Any disruptive or disrespectful behavior while being transported or attending the classes will be grounds for immediate removal from the college courses. 
• The college or the high school will NOT be responsible for the loss of money due to the withdrawal from the class.