Sky Islands

Charter School 60 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sky Islands High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a small, tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a project-based and experiential approach to learning. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to environmental education and social justice, integrating these themes into a rigorous academic curriculum. By maintaining small class sizes, Sky Islands aims to foster a tight-knit, inclusive community where students receive personalized attention and are encouraged to take an active role in their own educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school prioritizes hands-on learning experiences, often incorporating field trips, community engagement, and collaborative projects that connect students with the natural landscape and local Tucson community. The school’s philosophy centers on preparing students not only for post-secondary success but also for responsible global citizenship. Through its unique blend of environmental stewardship and individualized academic support, Sky Islands provides an alternative educational environment designed to engage students who thrive in a smaller, mission-driven setting.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sky Islands
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	32
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
32 (53.3%)
White
26 (43.3%)
Asian
1 (1.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.7%)

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:	Blue Adobe Project (89871)
Phone:	(520)382-9210
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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 13

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 20