Satori Charter School

www.satorischool.org

Charter School 97 Students

Middle School 2nd - 8th

School Overview

Satori Charter School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to a "gifted-inclusive" educational philosophy, meaning it integrates gifted education strategies into a general education setting. This approach emphasizes individualized learning, critical thinking, and intellectual exploration, aiming to support students who may require a more challenging or flexible pace than traditional classroom environments often provide.

Beyond academics, Satori focuses on fostering a close-knit community that values social-emotional development and student autonomy. The school’s curriculum is designed to be thematic and hands-on, encouraging students to pursue their interests while meeting rigorous academic standards. With its small class sizes and emphasis on creating an environment that honors each child’s unique cognitive and emotional needs, Satori is a popular choice for Tucson families looking for a holistic, student-centered alternative to standard district schools.

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Satori Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
58 (59.8%)
Hispanic
23 (23.7%)
Two or More
12 (12.4%)
Asian
2 (2.1%)
Black
1 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Satori Inc. (85454)
Phone:	(520)293-7555
Website:	http://www.satorischool.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 8th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 2 14

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 17