Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066)

Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc., operating as an active independent charter school district, provides comprehensive public education to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated along 2875 E. Frontage Road in Amado, Arizona, the district operates a single school within a rural distant setting inside the broader Nogales metropolitan area. Serving a close-knit student body of 81 children—comprising 47 male and 34 female students—the school reflects the cultural fabric of its local community, with a population that includes 54 Hispanic, 25 White, one American Indian, and one multi-racial student.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust workforce, employing a total of 22 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 16 full-time equivalent teachers, one instructional aide, and five support staff personnel, creating a low student-to-educator context that fosters personalized instruction across all elementary and middle school grade levels. For families, educational researchers, and prospective students interested in learning more about its unique academic program, the district maintains an active online presence at www.montessoridesantacruz.org and can be contacted directly by phone at (520) 398-0536.