Tucson Preparatory School

www.tucsonprepschool.org

Charter School 80 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tucson Preparatory School (often referred to as Tucson Prep) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Located in the north-central area of Tucson, the school is designed to provide a focused, academic environment that prioritizes college readiness and individualized student support. Its mission is centered on fostering a high-achieving culture where students can develop the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school is noted for its structured atmosphere and a curriculum that emphasizes core academic disciplines. By maintaining smaller class sizes compared to many traditional public school districts, Tucson Prep aims to create a more personalized learning experience, allowing teachers to better engage with students' unique academic needs. With a goal of preparing graduates for the rigors of university life, the school integrates a disciplined approach to learning with extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal growth and community involvement.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucson Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	59
Black	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
59 (73.8%)
White
8 (10.0%)
American Indian
7 (8.7%)
Black
4 (5.0%)
Two or More
1 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Preparatory School (6374)
Phone:	(520)622-4185
Website:	http://www.tucsonprepschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 56