↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier →

CPLC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860842209 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B99Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.cplccommunityschools.org
revenue
$4.4M
expenses
$4.1M
net assets
$-497K
employees
52
volunteers
4
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

DEVELOP RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING IN A CONSTANTLY CHANGING SOCIETY.

profile · synthesized from sources

CPLC Community Schools is a non-profit charter holder operating three high schools in Arizona: Envision High School, Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ), and Toltecalli High School. Affiliated with Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., the organization focuses on increasing educational achievement, graduation rates, and college entrance among Latino youth and young women through a curriculum that integrates cultural knowledge and community service.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Envision High School
A high school focused on academic knowledge, character development, creativity, and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis on personal growth, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.
Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ)
A tuition-free, college-preparatory high school exclusively for girls, offering personalized attention, leadership development, community service, and career exploration.
Toltecalli High School
A high school rooted in cultural pride and academic excellence, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • School-Based Bullying Prevention and Response 4 activities
    • Implementing Anti-Bullying Policies
      The organization implements a zero-tolerance policy on bullying, addressing both physical and non-physical forms. This includes establishing procedures for receiving and investigating complaints, providing age-appropriate information to students, and sharing policy details and prevention materials with parents.
    • Implementing Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures
      The organization implements a zero-tolerance policy on bullying, including physical and non-physical forms, by establishing procedures for receiving and investigating complaints, providing age-appropriate information to students, and sharing policy details with parents.
    • Implementing Anti-Bullying Policies and Procedures
      The organization implements a zero-tolerance policy on bullying, including physical and non-physical forms, by establishing procedures for receiving and investigating complaints, providing age-appropriate information to students, and sharing policy details with parents.
    • Maintain non-discrimination and student safety policies
      Enforces a zero-tolerance policy on bullying, harassment, and intimidation, with formal procedures for investigating complaints, including anonymous reporting at the school level. Provides age-appropriate education to students and informational materials to parents on prevention and recognition of bullying behaviors.
  • Charter High School Operation 3 activities
    • Operate charter high schools
      Operates multiple tuition-free, college-preparatory charter high schools including Envision High School, Toltecalli High School, and the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ), serving students in the Tucson area. CPLC serves as the non-profit charter holder for these schools.
    • Operating Charter High Schools
      CPLC Community Schools operates a network of charter high schools in Arizona, including Envision High School, CPLC College & Career High School, Toltecalli High School, and the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ), a tuition-free, college-preparatory high school exclusively for girls.
    • Operating Charter High Schools
      CPLC Community Schools operates a network of charter high schools in Arizona, including Envision High School, CPLC College & Career High School, Toltecalli High School, and the Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ), a tuition-free, college-preparatory high school exclusively for girls.
  • Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 1 activity
    • Compensate teaching staff competitively
      Reports average teacher salaries of $48,449 in 2025 and $49,985 in 2026, reflecting a $1,453 annual increase and a 3% raise, indicating ongoing investment in instructional staff compensation.
  • Education Equity Compliance 1 activity
    • Ensure equitable access in admissions and education
      Admits students and administers programs without discrimination based on race, color, national, or ethnic origin, applying this policy to all educational policies, admissions, and scholarship or loan programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$4.39M
Contributions & grants$4.36M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$4.05M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.06M
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.14M
Cash$978K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.64M
Net assets$-497K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +60.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALICIA NUNEZ TREASURER/CFO 1 $493K
LORI MEJIA SUPERINTENDENT 40 $137K
board members · 3
  • GENEVA ESCOBEDO — DIRECTOR
  • JAIME GUTIERREZ — PRESIDENT
  • VICTOR FLORES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. Government — Affiliate and parent advocacy organization of CPLC Community Schools.
  • Envision High School Partner — CPLC Community Schools is a charter holder for Envision High School.
  • Envision High School Partner — Provides information on Charter's Academic, Financial and Operational Dashboards.
  • Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona Partner — Provides information on Charter's Academic, Financial and Operational Dashboards.
  • Girls Leadership Academy of Arizona (GLAAZ) Partner — CPLC Community Schools is a charter holder for GLAAZ and added it to its network in 2021.
  • Toltecalli High School Partner — CPLC Community Schools is a charter holder for Toltecalli High School.
  • Toltecalli High School Partner — Provides information on Charter's Academic, Financial and Operational Dashboards.