Welcome to Leading edge Academy Online
We Believe In Character, Academic Excellence and Community Connections to Raise the Whole Child and not just the test scores.
Why Families Choose Leading Edge Academy Online
Fully Accredited and Always Tuition-Free Â
Accelerated Pathways
- Students can accelerate by subject, start high school classes early, and even graduate ahead of schedule
Earn FREE College Credit
- Free college credit opportunities from home (or at the college)
Family Partnership
- Parents and teachers working together for success
Personalized Support
- One-on-one and small group virtual instruction with certified teachers
In-Person Support As Needed
- With in-person resource rooms located throughout the valley, you can schedule an in-person meeting as needed
Strong Foundation
- Character development alongside academic growth.
Character is our number one priority as we are supporting the growth and development of future adults and problem solvers, not just test takers. We will create opportunities to support our character development within our curriculum and through our amazing teachers and staff.
Go Beyond the Screen!
- Optional in-person community meetups, service projects, and field trips keep students connected
Get Started, Enroll Online!
Mission and History
Leading Edge Academy will develop lifelong learners who lead with character and achieve academic excellence by educating the whole child and fostering community and parental partnerships.
Founded in 2002 by Delmer Geesey, a pastor with the vision of starting a top-notch traditional education program, Leading Edge Academy schools began with 17 students. Through word of mouth by satisfied parents, the school began to grow each year. In 2007 The Leading Edge Charter Network took this successful format and expanded to East Mesa. The Leading Edge Charter Network continues to expand and currently has school sites in East Mesa, Queen Creek, Gilbert and Maricopa. Even with this rapid growth, Leading Edge retains its commitment to academic excellence, small class sizes, and a safe family feel. We strive to lead each new generation to Excellence!
We are proud to be Accredited through Cognia, for continued excellence in education!
We are proud to be fully accredited by Cognia. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
Cognia is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and improvement services within a framework of continuous improvement.
Serving 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning. Find out more at cognia.org.
Early College and Career Programs
Through partnerships with various higher learning institutes, we can offer multiple pathways for leaning, including:
- Dual enrollment opportunities to earn college credits
- Career and technical training programs
It's A Win-Win
We want to partner with you to provide character training! We not only focus on the six character pillars,  we teach the foundational principles of why character matters. We know how important it is for you to be involved in your child’s education. One of the most valuable ways you can be involved in your child’s education is to support them in their schoolwork, attitude, homework assignments, and school attendance.