TIA East

Summary:

TIA East is an alternative public charter school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 87 students and a diverse student population.

TIA East stands out among nearby schools in its academic performance, particularly in Science and English Language Arts, where 11th-grade students outperform the district and state averages. The school also maintains an impressive 0.0% dropout rate, significantly lower than the state average. However, TIA East serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 81.61% to 83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools like Vail Academy & High School (26.71%) and Presidio School (89.42%). This economic disadvantage may contribute to the challenges the school faces, though its significant increase in spending per student, from $7,256 in 2019-2020 to $15,059 in 2021-2022, suggests a focus on providing additional resources and support to its students.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, TIA East has a lower four-year graduation rate (90.9%) and higher dropout rate (0.7%) than Vail Academy & High School, but a higher four-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate than Sunnyside Online Success Academy. TIA East also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (65.52%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 35.37% to 95.33% Hispanic. Overall, TIA East appears to be a unique alternative school that is making strides in improving educational outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 450 N Pantano Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85710-2309


(520) 792-3255

District: Tucson International Academy Inc.

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,059 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  87

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.5%
White:
14.9%
African American:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Compare Details TIA East is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.3. (See more...)
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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: Hispanic (65.5%), White (14.9%), American Indian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at TIA East is $15,059, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Tucson International Academy Inc. School District!
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Rank History for TIA East

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Rank History for all elementary school students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 20.25 1029th 1141 9.8%
2013 14.88 1091st 1158 5.8%
2014 22.17 893rd 1079 17.2%
2016 55.26 439th 1079 59.3%
2017 37.64 650th 1106 41.2%
2018 18.70 928th 1109 16.3%
2021 32.14 759th 1226 38.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.34 589th 1027 42.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.48 520th 975 46.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.71 1051st 1201 12.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.60 66th 423 84.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.18 626th 1219 48.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.87 952nd 1220 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.69 682nd 895 23.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.50 610th 1198 49.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.96 602nd 654 8.0%
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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 TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 15.48 709th 772 8.2%
2013 43.91 450th 787 42.8%
2016 59.15 232nd 677 65.7%
2017 40.33 363rd 695 47.8%
2018 42.40 369th 711 48.1%
2021 42.88 395th 832 52.5%
2022 29.72 385th 605 36.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.92 168th 650 74.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.20 469th 789 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.68 209th 369 43.4%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.97 137th 257 46.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.86 469th 820 42.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.10 325th 818 60.3%
2022 20.59 374th 476 21.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.15 327th 802 59.2%
2022 49.64 177th 392 54.8%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.75 285th 390 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.84 746th 780 4.4%
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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 TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 26.73 348th 471 26.1%
2013 4.53 485th 491 1.2%
2021 56.63 177th 509 65.2%
2022 49.78 171st 464 63.1%
2023 84.30 60th 469 87.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.00 16th 347 95.4%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.67 28th 150 81.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.06 199th 492 59.6%
2022 29.53 275th 456 39.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.34 161st 492 67.3%
2022 56.48 142nd 455 68.8%
2023 82.84 63rd 429 85.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.72 200th 479 58.2%
2022 38.64 214th 441 51.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at TIA East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.03 169th 448 62.3%
2022 53.26 149th 409 63.6%
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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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by a principal
Friday, November 18, 2022

Open Quote We are a small K-12 public charter school where the feeling of belonging and having a safe campus is essential.

Tucson International Academy has a great curriculum for kids who need that extra challenge at school. We use center and project based learning in both the upper and lower grades. We know this has been successful for our students because 100 of our graduates are accepted into a college or university. We have a very active Junior Achievement program along with a College/Career Coach who works with all of our students.

Teachers give weekly progress reports for all students because we believe communication and parental support are key components for our students' success. Close Quote



Enrollment information for TIA East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 4 0 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 17
2010 24 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2011 19 1 0 29 0 0 0 0 49
2012 17 7 2 31 0 0 0 0 57
2013 24 0 0 34 2 0 0 0 60
2014 27 1 0 51 5 0 2 0 86
2015 26 10 0 55 4 0 3 0 98
2016 31 13 0 58 3 1 6 0 112
2017 31 7 2 57 5 1 3 0 106
2018 29 10 2 54 5 1 7 0 108
2019 23 11 2 61 4 1 5 0 107
2020 24 13 1 59 4 0 7 0 108
2021 13 22 1 48 5 1 4 0 94
2022 14 9 2 65 5 1 4 0 100
2023 13 6 2 57 6 0 3 0 87

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 TIA East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 17 n/a n/a 64.7
2010 38 n/a n/a 76.3
2011 49 n/a n/a 87.8
2012 57 n/a n/a 52.6
2013 60 n/a n/a 60
2014 86 n/a n/a 67.4
2015 98 n/a n/a 61.2
2016 112 n/a n/a 92
2017 106 n/a n/a 80.2
2018 108 n/a n/a 69.4
2019 107 n/a n/a 70.1
2020 108 n/a n/a 81.5
2021 94 n/a n/a 81.9
2022 100 n/a n/a 83
2023 87 n/a n/a 81.6

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 TIA East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 17 n/a n/a 64.7
2010 38 n/a n/a 76.3
2011 49 n/a n/a 87.8
2012 57 n/a n/a 52.6
2013 60 n/a n/a 60
2014 86 n/a n/a 67.4
2015 98 n/a n/a 61.2
2016 112 n/a n/a 92
2017 106 n/a n/a 80.2
2018 108 n/a n/a 69.4
2019 107 n/a n/a 70.1
2020 108 n/a n/a 81.5
2021 94 n/a n/a 81.9
2022 100 n/a n/a 83
2023 87 n/a n/a 81.6

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 TIA East

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (7.8%) $67 (0.8%) $1,318 (16.5%) $4,090 (51.2%) $3,208 (40.2%) $7,298 (91.3%) $7,990
2020 $594 (8.2%) $428 (5.9%) $1,617 (22.3%) $3,566 (49.1%) $2,667 (36.8%) $6,233 (85.9%) $7,256
2021 $1,324 (9.2%) $1,498 (10.5%) $4,146 (28.9%) $6,031 (42.1%) $5,470 (38.2%) $11,501 (80.3%) $14,323
2022 $563 (3.7%) $2,010 (13.3%) $3,136 (20.8%) $7,314 (48.6%) $5,172 (34.3%) $12,486 (82.9%) $15,058

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Change (%)
Total Students10787
 18.7%
African American116
 45.5%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian22
Hispanic6157
 6.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2313
 43.5%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%81.6%
 11.5%


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Students at TIA East are 66% Hispanic, 15% White, 7% African American, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 87 students attended TIA East.


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