Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Summary:

Sunnyside Online Success Academy is a virtual public school serving grades K-12 in Tucson, Arizona, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 107. However, the school has struggled with significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and academic performance well below state and district averages.

The school's 4-year graduation rate was only 31.7% in 2022-2023, far lower than the state average of 80-85% and the surrounding Tucson Unified District average of 70-75%. Dropout rates have also been high, reaching 32.8% in 2018-2019 and 10.5% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below average, with only 40% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 40% statewide and 18% in the Tucson Unified District.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance gap is even more stark. For example, Vail Academy & High School, which is part of the higher-performing Vail Unified District, had a 90.9% 4-year graduation rate in 2020-2021 and much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The challenges faced by Sunnyside Online Success Academy raise questions about the effectiveness of virtual schooling, particularly for at-risk student populations, and the impact of limited funding, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

2238 E Ginter Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706-5806

(520) 545-2064

District: Sunnyside Unified District

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.3%

African American:

1.9%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunnyside Online Success Academy 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 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Sunnyside Online Success Academy 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 45.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy 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 (95.3%), African American (1.9%), Pacific Islander (0.9%). (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunnyside Online Success Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sunnyside Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside Unified District 269^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunnyside Online Success Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.80	692^nd	854	19.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.21	557^th	806	30.9%

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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 Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	15.32	439^th	509	13.8%
2022	91.44	32^nd	464	93.1%
2023	45.70	213^th	469	54.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.77	101^st	347	70.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.38	174^th	456	61.8%
2023	31.29	270^th	406	33.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.46	408^th	492	17.1%
2022	85.42	53^rd	455	88.4%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	19.48	374^th	479	21.9%
2022	94.35	26^th	441	94.1%
2023	52.08	153^rd	379	59.6%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Sunnyside Online Success Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	2	0	0	14	0	0	0	16
2014	1	1	0	23	1	0	0	26
2015	0	0	0	11	1	0	1	13
2016	3	1	1	11	1	0	0	17
2017	1	0	0	16	0	0	0	17
2018	2	2	0	27	0	0	0	31
2019	1	0	0	12	1	0	0	14
2020	3	1	0	27	0	0	1	32
2021	4	1	0	80	7	0	0	92
2022	13	8	1	321	6	0	2	351
2023	1	2	0	102	0	1	1	107

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 Sunnyside Online Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	16	n/a	n/a	18.8
2014	26	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	17	n/a	n/a	47.1
2018	31	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	14	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	32	n/a	n/a	9.4
2021	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	351	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	107	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 Sunnyside Online Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	16	n/a	n/a	18.8
2014	26	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	13	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	17	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	17	n/a	n/a	47.1
2018	31	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	14	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	32	n/a	n/a	9.4
2021	92	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	351	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	107	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 Sunnyside Online Success Academy

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	$151 (5.7%)	$95 (3.6%)	$397 (14.9%)	$1,117 (42.0%)	$1,298 (48.8%)	$2,416 (90.8%)	$2,662

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunnyside Online Success Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	14	107	664.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	102	750%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Sunnyside Online Success Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (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	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
Sunnyside Online Success Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2238 E Ginter Rd	Tucson	85706	Pima County	Sunnyside Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 545-2064	107				1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	102 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Southgate Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	850 W Valencia Rd	Tucson	85706	Pima County	Southgate Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 741-7900	403			40.0%	31 (7.7%)	7 (1.7%)	328 (81.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Tucson International Academy Midvale	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1625 W Valencia Rd Ste 109	Tucson	85746	Pima County	Tucson International Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 792-3255	127			80.3%	9 (7.1%)	6 (4.7%)	96 (75.6%)	2 (1.6%)	7 (5.5%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)															$19,195	$1,372	$4,092	$6,836	$9,565	$4,167	$13,732
Southside Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2701 S Campbell Ave	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Aprender Tucson	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 623-7102	208			89.4%	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)								41.0								$00			$00
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
BASIS Tucson Primary	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3825 E 2nd St	Tucson	85716	Pima County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 326-6367	806				219 (27.2%)	46 (5.7%)	346 (42.9%)	128 (15.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (8.1%)								(n/a)	74.0	72.0						59.0	55.0						$9,830	$243	$14	$499	$6,213	$3,360	$9,573
AmeriSchools Academy - Country Club	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1150 N Country Club Rd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	The Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 620-1100	187			81.3%	24 (12.8%)	17 (9.1%)	133 (71.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)															$10,854	$2,252	$1,713	$6,218	$3,886	$3,003	$6,889
AmeriSchools Academy Online Instruction	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1150 N Country Club Rd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	The Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 296-1100	26				4 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (61.5%)	2 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	3 (11.5%)								(n/a)															$12,575	$1,224	$2,096	$4,543	$7,134	$2,121	$9,255
Vail Academy & High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	7762 E Science Park Dr	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-1900	554	35	15.6	26.7%	229 (41.3%)	30 (5.4%)	236 (42.6%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.6%)								(n/a)	54.0	63.0	46.0	71.0	67.0	53.0	49.0	61.0	54.0	36.0	65.0	62.0	60.0	42.0	$6,172	$21	$01	$44	$5,894	$256	$6,150
Mary Meredith K-12 School	Public, Alternative	K-12	755 N Magnolia Ave	Tucson	85711	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-8200	27	48	.5	66.7%	11 (40.7%)	5 (18.5%)	9 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)								(n/a)																$00			$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Online Success Academy

What district is Sunnyside Online Success Academy in?

Sunnyside Unified District

How many students attend Sunnyside Online Success Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Sunnyside Online Success Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Sunnyside Online Success Academy?

Students at Sunnyside Online Success Academy are 95% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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