Is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson a good school?

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks 300 th of 912 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson.

What is the racial makeup of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?

Students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson are 41% Hispanic, 36% White, 10% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Summary:

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is a public charter school serving grades K-12 in Tucson, Arizona, with a diverse student population. The school has consistently maintained high graduation rates and low dropout rates, making it a standout educational option in the area.

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 11th-grade students scored 44% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38%. In Mathematics, the school's 11th-grade students scored 48% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 30%. The school also excels in science proficiency, with 42% of 11th-grade students and 65% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better on the AzSCI assessment in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 22% and 34%, respectively.

While Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson outperforms the nearby schools in many academic metrics, some of the other schools, such as Presidio School and Academy of Math and Science, also demonstrate strong academic performance in certain areas. This suggests that the Tucson area has several high-performing public charter schools that are providing quality educational opportunities for students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741-3809

(520) 665-3400

District: Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac

SchoolDigger Rank:
300^th of 912 Arizona Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 723

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.1%

White:

35.5%

Asian:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.41. (See more...)

Compare Details Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks better than 58.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.6. (See more...)

Compare Details Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks better than 66.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson 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: Hispanic (41.1%), White (35.5%), Asian (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson 300^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson 227^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson 91^st of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	91.32	32^nd	1062	97.0%
2010	93.70	19^th	1090	98.3%
2011	94.53	13^th	1075	98.8%
2012	84.69	108^th	1141	90.5%
2013	85.65	104^th	1158	91.0%
2014	82.37	184^th	1079	82.9%
2015	68.26	275^th	955	71.2%
2016	81.00	204^th	1079	81.1%
2017	83.55	179^th	1106	83.8%
2018	78.39	242^nd	1109	78.2%
2019	75.48	254^th	1039	75.6%
2021	75.77	287^th	1226	76.6%
2022	71.49	237^th	1000	76.3%
2023	77.94	254^th	1245	79.6%
2024	63.41	300^th	912	67.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	60.18	315^th	1027	69.3%
2022	71.55	82^nd	444	81.5%
2023	47.92	332^nd	617	46.2%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.39	46^th	975	95.3%
2023	85.11	43^rd	451	90.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.37	358^th	1201	70.2%
2023	30.03	592^nd	820	27.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	80.12	105^th	820	87.2%
2022	79.46	95^th	618	84.6%
2023	76.41	166^th	1116	85.1%
2024	74.06	106^th	556	80.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	72.43	282^nd	1023	72.4%
2019	57.05	347^th	862	59.7%
2021	76.99	258^th	1219	78.8%
2022	67.00	231^st	824	72.0%
2023	72.34	301^st	1219	75.3%
2024	53.64	245^th	602	59.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	78.45	227^th	1032	78.0%
2019	78.80	149^th	850	82.5%
2021	71.75	308^th	1220	74.8%
2022	65.45	239^th	830	71.2%
2023	79.77	219^th	1216	82.0%
2024	55.93	250^th	628	60.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	53.55	304^th	620	51.0%
2022	54.01	116^th	270	57.0%
2023	35.53	215^th	316	32.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	77.41	69^th	895	92.3%
2022	60.98	121^st	289	58.1%
2023	65.71	163^rd	607	73.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	64.80	266^th	911	70.8%
2019	68.98	200^th	709	71.8%
2021	67.56	286^th	1198	76.1%
2022	85.99	58^th	716	91.9%
2023	67.96	289^th	1170	75.3%
2024	68.66	130^th	486	73.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.83	232^nd	654	64.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	80.61	117^th	720	83.8%
2019	69.37	147^th	595	75.3%
2021	74.11	244^th	1161	79.0%
2022	69.31	183^rd	800	77.1%
2023	74.47	208^th	1024	79.7%
2024	70.99	113^th	486	76.7%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	89.91	33^rd	663	95.0%
2010	90.35	36^th	692	94.8%
2011	92.26	23^rd	685	96.6%
2012	87.58	42^nd	772	94.6%
2013	85.09	65^th	787	91.7%
2014	89.13	50^th	690	92.8%
2015	74.84	114^th	521	78.1%
2016	74.70	145^th	677	78.6%
2017	81.14	104^th	695	85.0%
2018	71.13	178^th	711	75.0%
2019	76.17	124^th	605	79.5%
2021	69.60	201^st	832	75.8%
2022	58.26	225^th	605	62.8%
2023	54.73	302^nd	854	64.6%
2024	52.60	227^th	550	58.7%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.50	113^th	650	82.6%
2023	53.75	166^th	384	56.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.13	24^th	606	96.0%
2023	97.36	2^nd	145	98.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.90	326^th	789	58.7%
2022	38.39	31^st	36	13.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.19	90^th	503	82.1%
2023	37.50	414^th	717	42.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	63.71	191^st	624	69.4%
2019	62.50	162^nd	466	65.2%
2021	62.77	238^th	820	71.0%
2022	57.54	192^nd	494	61.1%
2023	49.07	324^th	806	59.8%
2024	51.56	163^rd	386	57.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	72.98	140^th	617	77.3%
2019	76.21	87^th	435	80.0%
2021	74.52	165^th	818	79.8%
2022	59.69	169^th	476	64.5%
2023	56.50	283^rd	810	65.1%
2024	40.79	200^th	370	45.9%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	55.16	191^st	404	52.7%
2022	54.64	84^th	192	56.3%
2023	11.05	238^th	247	3.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	69.22	74^th	573	87.1%
2022	94.88	5^th	129	96.1%
2023	67.15	86^th	400	78.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	66.44	128^th	543	76.4%
2019	77.03	70^th	387	81.9%
2021	63.22	196^th	802	75.6%
2023	45.97	341^st	760	55.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	71.24	107^th	436	75.5%
2019	69.48	87^th	337	74.2%
2021	65.89	214^th	780	72.6%
2022	51.98	213^th	446	52.2%
2023	48.67	320^th	675	52.6%
2024	50.87	135^th	288	53.1%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	94.26	14^th	395	96.5%
2010	92.24	29^th	403	92.8%
2011	92.17	28^th	397	92.9%
2012	91.64	26^th	471	94.5%
2013	83.78	62^nd	491	87.4%
2014	89.55	32^nd	394	91.9%
2015	64.81	59^th	261	77.4%
2016	84.80	41^st	406	89.9%
2017	78.33	52^nd	416	87.5%
2018	89.15	24^th	420	94.3%
2019	72.59	42^nd	285	85.3%
2021	86.51	58^th	509	88.6%
2022	82.10	56^th	464	87.9%
2023	84.09	61^st	469	87.0%
2024	61.72	91^st	270	66.3%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	93.08	31^st	374	91.7%
2022	94.88	3^rd	282	98.9%
2023	76.20	21^st	199	89.4%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	52.54	95^th	380	75.0%
2023	82.32	24^th	172	86.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.23	5^th	253	98.0%
2023	85.69	22^nd	347	93.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	89.60	20^th	354	94.4%
2019	86.99	23^rd	247	90.7%
2021	74.95	96^th	492	80.5%
2022	71.52	86^th	456	81.1%
2023	72.75	88^th	406	78.3%

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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.39	1^st	102	99.0%
2022	89.90	1^st	125	99.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	83.58	44^th	370	88.1%
2019	74.60	42^nd	238	82.4%
2021	90.60	38^th	492	92.3%
2022	89.54	37^th	455	91.9%
2023	85.31	50^th	429	88.3%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	61.49	90^th	231	61.0%
2022	71.06	65^th	238	72.7%
2023	14.16	126^th	146	13.7%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	86.14	22^nd	306	92.8%
2022	61.16	78^th	301	74.1%
2023	88.86	18^th	201	91.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	83.92	24^th	311	92.3%
2019	87.78	8^th	183	95.6%
2021	79.33	62^nd	479	87.1%
2022	74.24	74^th	441	83.2%
2023	87.79	27^th	379	92.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	84.14	27^th	291	90.7%
2019	82.24	25^th	217	88.5%
2021	72.28	101^st	448	77.5%
2022	77.15	64^th	409	84.4%
2023	86.59	34^th	371	90.8%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2011

It is an excellent school. One of the best, not only in Arizona but in the nation. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

I love Sonoran Science Academy because they offer an excellent education to all of their students regardless of what each student is interested in. Two of my children are really into math and science but they are encouraged to excell at language arts, history, and and music. My oldest is a writer and excells in the drama/musical theatre program at SSA but she does very well in math and science because of the teachers and administration at SSA. When something needs to get done at SSA the parent association is there to help no matter what. There is no question that SSA is where my 3 children belong. Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, September 30, 2010

Horrible Playground, no education Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	122	3	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	142
2003	122	3	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	142
2004	241	4	8	27	3	n/a	n/a	283
2005	292	8	8	34	8	n/a	n/a	350
2006	321	17	13	55	2	n/a	n/a	408
2007	357	15	21	69	3	n/a	n/a	465
2008	459	21	29	95	7	n/a	n/a	611
2009	503	22	37	107	4	n/a	n/a	673
2010	565	24	42	130	4	n/a	n/a	765
2011	487	36	46	189	7	4	31	800
2012	476	32	59	187	8	4	37	803
2013	434	34	77	200	8	4	34	791
2014	381	36	81	186	9	2	33	728
2015	352	35	73	192	7	2	33	694
2016	342	36	79	217	7	1	39	721
2017	315	42	76	222	4	0	37	696
2018	264	49	82	220	6	0	43	664
2019	222	43	71	191	6	0	40	573
2020	299	57	83	251	7	0	55	752
2021	233	45	65	236	4	0	35	618
2022	230	47	68	255	7	0	37	644
2023	257	54	72	297	7	0	36	723

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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	142	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	142	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	283	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	350	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	408	n/a	n/a	15.4
2007	465	n/a	n/a	14.2
2008	611	n/a	n/a	20.1
2009	673	n/a	n/a	22.6
2010	765	n/a	n/a	20.7
2011	800	n/a	n/a	19.8
2012	803	n/a	n/a	26.8
2013	791	n/a	n/a	28.3
2014	728	n/a	n/a	31.2
2015	694	n/a	n/a	33
2016	721	n/a	n/a	33.3
2017	696	n/a	n/a	34.6
2018	664	n/a	n/a	35.8
2019	573	n/a	n/a	33.9
2020	752	n/a	n/a	39
2021	618	n/a	n/a	28.8
2022	644	n/a	n/a	18.5
2023	723	n/a	n/a	38.9

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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	142	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	142	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	283	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	350	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	408	n/a	n/a	15.4
2007	465	n/a	n/a	14.2
2008	611	n/a	n/a	20.1
2009	673	n/a	n/a	22.6
2010	765	n/a	n/a	20.7
2011	800	n/a	n/a	19.8
2012	803	n/a	n/a	26.8
2013	791	n/a	n/a	28.3
2014	728	n/a	n/a	31.2
2015	694	n/a	n/a	33
2016	721	n/a	n/a	33.3
2017	696	n/a	n/a	34.6
2018	664	n/a	n/a	35.8
2019	573	n/a	n/a	33.9
2020	752	n/a	n/a	39
2021	618	n/a	n/a	28.8
2022	644	n/a	n/a	18.5
2023	723	n/a	n/a	38.9

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

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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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	$52 (0.6%)	$346 (4.0%)	$451 (5.2%)	$1,363 (15.8%)	$6,876 (79.6%)	$8,240 (95.4%)	$8,638
2020	$08 (0.1%)	$381 (5.2%)	$396 (5.4%)	$1,260 (17.0%)	$5,745 (77.7%)	$7,005 (94.7%)	$7,394

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 254^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 254^th of 1245 Elementary schools	4%
Ranks 124^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 302^nd of 854 Middle schools	14.9%
Ranks 42^nd of 285 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 469 High schools	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	573	723	26.2%
African American	43	54	25.6%
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	71	72	1.4%
Hispanic	191	297	55.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	257	15.8%
Two or More Races	40	36	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.9%	38.9%	5%

Schools Near Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th 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
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2325 W Sunset Rd	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 665-3400	723			38.9%	257 (35.5%)	54 (7.5%)	297 (41.1%)	72 (10.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)								(n/a)	34.0	64.0	49.0	51.0	56.0	39.0	44.0	54.0	66.0	57.0	37.0	34.0	26.0	48.0	43.0	42.0	34.0		$00			$00
Sonoran Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2325 W Sunset Rd	Tucson	85741	Pima County	Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 665-3400	68				17 (25.0%)	17 (25.0%)	21 (30.9%)	2 (2.9%)	3 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.8%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Flowing Wells Digital Campus	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1556 W Prince Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Flowing Wells Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 696-8900	82				25 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (64.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)																		$923	$00			$863	$61	$923
Academy of Math and Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1557 W Prince Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 293-2676	581			73.7%	89 (15.3%)	41 (7.1%)	427 (73.5%)	13 (2.2%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	25.0	55.0	49.0	49.0	55.0	57.0		62.0	35.0	43.0	29.0	43.0	50.0		48.0	50.0		$10,275	$1,490	$589	$3,570	$4,167	$4,028	$8,195
Amphi Academy Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	450 E Wetmore Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 696-6160	241	8	30.3		96 (39.8%)	15 (6.2%)	117 (48.5%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)							33.0												$00			$00
Rillito Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	266 E Pastime Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 696-6420	82	12	6.8	54.9%	37 (45.1%)	4 (4.9%)	29 (35.4%)	5 (6.1%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.1%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00
Presidio School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1695 E Fort Lowell Rd	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Presidio School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 881-5222	377			59.7%	126 (33.4%)	26 (6.9%)	174 (46.2%)	14 (3.7%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	27 (7.2%)								(n/a)	40.0	52.0	58.0	54.0	39.0	72.0		40.0		65.0		31.0	44.0		56.0	54.0			$00			$00
ASDB - Tucson Campus	Public, Alternative	K-12	1200 W Speedway Blvd	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 770-3458	113				22 (19.5%)	3 (2.7%)	64 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (19.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)
ASDB - Region 3	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 W Speedway Blvd	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 770-3458	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nosotros Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	440 N Grande Ave	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Nosotros Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 624-1023	305			92.8%	19 (6.2%)	7 (2.3%)	274 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)																			$00			$00

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