Academy of Tucson High School

www.academyoftucson.com/

Charter School 152 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Tucson High School is a public charter school located on the east side of Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the Academy of Tucson school system, which is recognized for providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum within a structured and supportive learning environment. The school is known for maintaining smaller class sizes, which allows for more personalized instruction and stronger student-teacher relationships compared to traditional large high schools.

Academically, the school places a heavy emphasis on core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—and offers a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses to prepare students for higher education. Beyond academics, the Academy of Tucson High School encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. Its approach is generally characterized by a focus on character development and academic excellence, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of post-secondary life.

152

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Tucson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	45
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	14

White
79 (52.0%)
Hispanic
45 (29.6%)
Two or More
14 (9.2%)
Black
7 (4.6%)
Asian
7 (4.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)
Phone:	(520)733-0096
Website:	http://www.academyoftucson.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 34