Welcome to Leading Edge Academy Online

Why choose Leading Edge Academy?

Leading Edge Academy Online is a fully accredited, tuition-free Arizona online school rooted in strong family values. We provide students with a safe, flexible, and personalized education from home. With certified teachers delivering one-on-one and small group virtual instruction, students receive the support they need to thrive through deeper engagement and individual attention. Our program offers individualized pathways — from elementary through high school, students can accelerate by subject, start high school classes early, graduate ahead of schedule, and even earn free college credit. As a tuition-free online charter school, we partner with families to blend home life with structured academic support, fostering both character development and academic growth.  

Why Families Choose Leading Edge Academy Online:

• Fully Accredited and Always Tuition-Free  

• 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

•   Beyond the Screen – Optional in-person community meetups, service projects, and field trips keep students connected  

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!

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.

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.