Desert Sage School (1001917)

District Overview
Located at 3434 E. Broadway Boulevard in the vibrant urban setting of Tucson, Arizona, Desert Sage School operates as an active, single-site independent charter district dedicated exclusively to high school education. Serving students in grades 9 through 12 across the Tucson metropolitan region, the school provides an intimate academic setting within a large city environment. With a total enrollment of 90 students—spanning 20 ninth graders, 39 tenth graders, 21 eleventh graders, and 10 graduating seniors—the district delivers a focused secondary program designed to foster close academic engagement as students prepare for post-secondary pathways.

A defining feature of Desert Sage School is its substantial educator presence, boasting 28 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to instruction. This robust staffing context allows for an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio, enabling highly personalized instruction, mentorship, and academic support. The student body reflects a diverse cross-section of the Tucson community, comprising 47 White students and 38 Hispanic students, alongside peers representing American Indian, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial backgrounds. For families, prospective students, and educational researchers seeking a tailored high school environment in Southern Arizona, further details can be found at www.desertsageschool.org or by contacting the district directly at (520) 365-3766.
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Total Schools
90
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sage School (1001917)
Demographic Student Count
White47
Hispanic38
Black1
Asian1
Two or More1
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    47 (52.2%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (42.2%)
  • Black
    1 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Desert Sage School (1001917)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:90*
Teachers (FTE):28.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.2
Schools in Desert Sage School (1001917)
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