Academy of Tucson High School

Summary:

Academy of Tucson High School is a public charter high school serving 166 students in grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona. This relatively small school consistently outperforms the state and its district, Academy of Tucson Inc., on key academic metrics.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 57% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38% statewide, and 34% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 30% statewide. Academy of Tucson High School also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, and a 90.7% rate in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 77.9% four-year graduation rate at nearby Santa Rita High School. Additionally, the school's dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4%, are much lower than the 5.6% dropout rate at Santa Rita High School.

Academy of Tucson High School's diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 45.78% White, 32.53% Hispanic, 6.63% African American, and smaller percentages of other groups, is noteworthy. The school performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 44th out of 301 Arizona high schools for its African American student performance and 47th out of 441 high schools for its Hispanic student performance in 2021-2022. While the school's overall performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further support the academic success of Asian and multi-racial student subgroups.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 10720 E 22nd St
       Tucson, AZ  85748-7029


(520) 733-0096

District: Academy of Tucson Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 259 Arizona High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
Hispanic:
32.5%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academy of Tucson High School ranks better than 63.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Academy of Tucson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), Hispanic (32.5%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Academy of Tucson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Academy of Tucson High School 95th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Academy of Tucson High School in the ranking list.)

Academy of Tucson Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of Tucson Inc. 86th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Academy of Tucson High School

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Rank History for all students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 91.65 26th 395 93.4%
2010 90.42 37th 403 90.8%
2011 82.02 76th 397 80.9%
2012 94.53 9th 471 98.1%
2013 87.15 42nd 491 91.4%
2014 83.84 61st 394 84.5%
2015 53.05 87th 261 66.7%
2016 77.40 55th 406 86.5%
2017 73.57 65th 416 84.4%
2018 71.67 78th 420 81.4%
2019 55.72 92nd 285 67.7%
2021 79.54 92nd 509 81.9%
2022 71.04 97th 464 79.1%
2023 68.90 123rd 469 73.8%
2024 61.13 95th 259 63.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.21 56th 374 85.0%
2022 18.23 227th 282 19.5%
2023 9.34 192nd 199 3.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 62.36 60th 380 84.2%
2023 56.36 49th 172 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.89 49th 347 85.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.24 110th 354 68.9%
2019 59.61 86th 247 65.2%
2021 74.75 101st 492 79.5%
2022 48.00 178th 456 61.0%
2023 43.61 196th 406 51.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.95 59th 370 84.1%
2021 79.72 77th 492 84.3%
2022 87.28 47th 455 89.7%
2023 79.88 73rd 429 83.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
2023 43.16 90th 146 38.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.71 16th 306 94.8%
2022 72.70 44th 301 85.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.84 104th 479 78.3%
2022 85.48 47th 441 89.3%
2023 73.05 66th 379 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Academy of Tucson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.04 65th 291 77.7%
2019 46.35 98th 217 54.8%
2021 82.86 57th 448 87.3%
2022 62.57 113th 409 72.4%
2023 67.12 106th 371 71.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Academy of Tucson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 95 4 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2001 105 4 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2002 120 1 5 24 9 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 120 1 5 24 9 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 126 3 5 24 7 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 145 2 7 16 5 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 146 4 6 16 2 n/a n/a 0 174
2007 149 2 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 147 3 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 174
2009 129 8 5 23 2 n/a n/a 0 167
2010 117 8 7 32 3 n/a n/a 0 167
2011 133 5 1 31 3 2 5 0 180
2012 123 7 2 32 3 4 4 0 175
2013 123 5 3 32 4 2 5 0 174
2014 105 9 2 31 2 3 4 0 156
2015 102 8 2 36 1 2 3 0 154
2016 104 8 1 30 1 2 6 0 152
2017 99 6 4 34 1 3 8 0 155
2018 93 7 2 31 2 3 9 0 147
2019 96 10 1 33 2 6 10 0 158
2020 82 9 1 45 1 5 12 0 155
2021 78 10 5 49 1 5 19 0 167
2022 83 11 9 48 0 5 23 0 179
2023 76 11 4 54 2 1 18 0 166

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 Academy of Tucson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 111 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 129 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 159 n/a n/a n/a
2003 159 n/a n/a n/a
2004 165 n/a n/a n/a
2005 175 n/a n/a n/a
2006 174 n/a n/a n/a
2007 173 n/a n/a n/a
2008 174 n/a n/a n/a
2009 167 n/a n/a 2.4
2010 167 n/a n/a 1.2
2011 180 n/a n/a 0
2012 175 n/a n/a 0
2013 174 n/a n/a n/a
2014 156 n/a n/a n/a
2015 154 n/a n/a n/a
2016 152 n/a n/a n/a
2017 155 n/a n/a n/a
2018 147 n/a n/a n/a
2019 158 n/a n/a n/a
2020 155 n/a n/a n/a
2021 167 n/a n/a n/a
2022 179 n/a n/a 11.7
2023 166 n/a n/a 36.1

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 Academy of Tucson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 111 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 129 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 159 n/a n/a n/a
2003 159 n/a n/a n/a
2004 165 n/a n/a n/a
2005 175 n/a n/a n/a
2006 174 n/a n/a n/a
2007 173 n/a n/a n/a
2008 174 n/a n/a n/a
2009 167 n/a n/a 2.4
2010 167 n/a n/a 1.2
2011 180 n/a n/a 0
2012 175 n/a n/a 0
2013 174 n/a n/a n/a
2014 156 n/a n/a n/a
2015 154 n/a n/a n/a
2016 152 n/a n/a n/a
2017 155 n/a n/a n/a
2018 147 n/a n/a n/a
2019 158 n/a n/a n/a
2020 155 n/a n/a n/a
2021 167 n/a n/a n/a
2022 179 n/a n/a 11.7
2023 166 n/a n/a 36.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy of Tucson High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2020 $5,595
2021 $5,084

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy of Tucson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 123rd of 469 High schools
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students158166
 5.1%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian22
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic3354
 63.6%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White9676
 20.8%
Two or More Races1018
 80%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Academy of Tucson High School.

Academy of Tucson High School ranks 95th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Academy of Tucson High School are 46% White, 33% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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