EDGE High School - Northwest

Summary:

EDGE High School - Northwest is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona, with a relatively small student population of 62 students. The school is part of the Edge School Inc. District, which is ranked 385 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

EDGE High School - Northwest has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (35.48%) and African American (4.84%) students. However, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science, compared to the state averages of 40% and 22%, respectively. Additionally, EDGE High School - Northwest has significantly lower four-year graduation rates, ranging from 10.7% to 32.1% over the past five years, and much higher dropout rates, ranging from 10.2% to 35.7% during the same period.

Despite spending more per student than the nearby public schools, such as Flowing Wells High School and Canyon Del Oro High School, EDGE High School - Northwest has not been able to improve its academic outcomes or graduation rates over the years. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined, dropping from 196 out of 416 Arizona high schools in 2016-2017 to 368 out of 469 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's educational approach and resource allocation may not be effectively serving the needs of its diverse student population.

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Public, Charter 9-12

231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85704-4341

(520) 877-9179

District: Edge School Inc. The

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,494

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 61

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

Hispanic:

27.9%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details EDGE High School - Northwest is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at EDGE High School - Northwest who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), Hispanic (27.9%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at EDGE High School - Northwest is $10,494.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for EDGE High School - Northwest

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Rank History for all students at EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	71.42	124^th	395	68.6%
2010	42.16	240^th	403	40.4%
2012	40.62	279^th	471	40.8%
2013	66.06	176^th	491	64.2%
2014	44.56	231^st	394	41.4%
2016	22.83	284^th	406	30.0%
2017	39.53	196^th	416	52.9%
2018	24.73	278^th	420	33.8%
2021	26.32	359^th	509	29.5%
2022	24.09	315^th	464	32.1%
2023	21.12	368^th	469	21.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for Female students at EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.56	407^th	492	17.3%
2022	12.05	395^th	456	13.4%

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Rank History for Male students at EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	34.59	281^st	492	42.9%
2022	30.84	254^th	455	44.2%
2023	22.01	326^th	429	24.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%

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Rank History for White students at EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	22.36	333^rd	448	25.7%
2022	16.45	333^rd	409	18.6%
2023	13.12	324^th	371	12.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, April 7, 2017

Very dark environment. Poor teaching, poor leadership. Imagine sitting in study hall or in a cubicle for 4 hrs. Only the most motivated, independent student will find it possible to complete HS successfully there. Social interactions among students poorly addressed by staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for EDGE High School - Northwest

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	13	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	16
2006	31	0	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	46
2007	27	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	43
2008	21	0	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	34
2009	35	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	42
2010	31	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	38
2011	31	0	1	10	1	0	0	43
2012	33	1	0	13	0	0	1	48
2013	40	2	1	15	0	0	2	60
2014	40	0	0	24	2	0	6	72
2015	44	0	0	27	1	0	2	74
2016	39	1	0	20	0	0	2	62
2017	29	1	0	24	0	0	0	54
2018	31	2	0	20	0	0	1	54
2019	32	3	1	29	0	1	6	72
2020	34	2	0	28	0	0	6	70
2021	33	3	0	27	0	0	4	67
2022	35	1	0	20	1	0	2	59
2023	30	3	0	22	2	1	4	62
2024	33	4	0	17	1	0	6	61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at EDGE High School - Northwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	16	n/a	n/a	81.3
2006	46	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	43	n/a	n/a	11.6
2008	34	n/a	n/a	61.8
2009	42	n/a	n/a	54.8
2010	38	n/a	n/a	52.6
2011	43	n/a	n/a	46.5
2012	48	n/a	n/a	56.3
2013	60	n/a	n/a	55
2014	72	n/a	n/a	54.2
2015	74	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	62	n/a	n/a	56.5
2017	54	n/a	n/a	46.3
2018	54	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	72	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	70	n/a	n/a	8.6
2021	67	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	59	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	62	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	61	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio EDGE High School - Northwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	16	n/a	n/a	81.3
2006	46	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	43	n/a	n/a	11.6
2008	34	n/a	n/a	61.8
2009	42	n/a	n/a	54.8
2010	38	n/a	n/a	52.6
2011	43	n/a	n/a	46.5
2012	48	n/a	n/a	56.3
2013	60	n/a	n/a	55
2014	72	n/a	n/a	54.2
2015	74	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	62	n/a	n/a	56.5
2017	54	n/a	n/a	46.3
2018	54	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	72	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	70	n/a	n/a	8.6
2021	67	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	59	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	62	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	61	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for EDGE High School - Northwest

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$364 (5.2%)	$88 (1.3%)	$815 (11.6%)	$5,097 (72.4%)	$1,490 (21.2%)	$6,586 (93.6%)	$7,038
2020	$614 (7.3%)	n/a	$1,228 (14.6%)	$5,791 (68.9%)	$1,996 (23.8%)	$7,788 (92.7%)	$8,402
2021	$740 (8.8%)	$435 (5.2%)	$1,915 (22.7%)	$5,484 (65.0%)	$1,783 (21.1%)	$7,266 (86.1%)	$8,441
2022	$2,689 (25.6%)	$598 (5.7%)	$5,976 (56.9%)	$4,981 (47.5%)	$2,226 (21.2%)	$7,207 (68.7%)	$10,494

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on EDGE High School - Northwest

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	72	62	13.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	29	22	24.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	32	30	6.3%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%

Schools Near EDGE High School - Northwest

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
EDGE High School - Northwest	Public, Charter	9-12	231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113	Tucson	85704	Pima County	Edge School Inc. The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 877-9179	61				33 (54.1%)	4 (6.6%)	17 (27.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.8%)								(n/a)				$10,494	$2,689	$598	$5,976	$4,981	$2,226	$7,207
Canyon Del Oro High School	Public	9-12	25 W Calle Concordia	Oro Valley	85704	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 696-5560	1,737	79	21.9		982 (56.5%)	40 (2.3%)	590 (34.0%)	50 (2.9%)	23 (1.3%)	5 (0.3%)	47 (2.7%)	72.9	59^th of 270 public high schools	78.1%		81.5	71^st of 469 public high schools	84.9%	12	58.0	56.0	33.0		$00			$00
PCJTED - Canyon Del Oro High School	Public	9-12	25 W Calle Concordia	Tucson	85704	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 696-5560	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
PCJTED - Aztec Middle College North West	Public	9-12	7600 N Shannon Rd Bldg D103	Tucson	85709	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 745-4588	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pima County JTED Cosmetology	Public	11-12	5850 N Seanifer Dr	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pima County JTED - Amphi Land Lab	Public	9-12	450 E Wetmore Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	7	2	3.5		4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (28.6%)								(n/a)				$6,637	$00	$347	$347	$4,854	$1,437	$6,290
Pima County JTED - Master Pieces	Public	9-12	2855 W Master Pieces Dr	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 352-5833	23	13	1.8		9 (39.1%)	1 (4.3%)	12 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$6,076	$00	$132	$132	$3,984	$1,960	$5,944
Mountain Rose Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3686 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 192	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Mountain Rose Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 797-4884	170				76 (44.7%)	2 (1.2%)	80 (47.1%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.7%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
PCJTED - Flowing Wells High School	Public	9-12	3725 N Flowing Wells Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 696-8001	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Pima County JTED - Flowing Wells	Public	9-12	3725 N Flowing Wells Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Pima County JTED	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 352-5833	1	1	.8		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$4,214	$00	$499	$499	$3,138	$577	$3,715

Frequently Asked Questions about EDGE High School - Northwest

How many students attend EDGE High School - Northwest?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61 students attended EDGE High School - Northwest.

What district is EDGE High School - Northwest in?

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What is the racial makeup of EDGE High School - Northwest?

Students at EDGE High School - Northwest are 54% White, 28% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% American Indian.

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