Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

Chandler Traditional Academy – Independence Campus in Phoenix serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, with roughly 800 to 810 youngsters enrolled. The school routinely achieves top-tier academic results: in one recent year, about 92% of students met math proficiency standards and approximately 85% did so in reading–language arts—both well above state averages. CTA–Independence consistently earns “A” ratings from Arizona’s education authorities and high scores on platforms like Niche and GreatSchools. Its student body is fairly diverse: about 62% are Asian, 21% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% multiracial, and roughly 1% Native American or Alaska Native. The gender split is nearly even, with slightly more boys than girls. The student–teacher ratio is estimated at 19:1, modestly above the state average. Children follow a traditional, back-to-basics curriculum (e.g. Saxon Math, Spalding phonics), with a structured, behavior-focused environment. Principal Lori Walter is the head of the campus, and she also heads the team that emphasizes STEM enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, and strong parent engagement.