Pima Partnership Academy

Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864)

www.thepartnership.us/academy/

Charter School 34 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pima Partnership Academy (PPA) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Tucson, Arizona, specifically designed to serve students in grades 6–12 who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. The academy is part of The Partnership of Educational Network, which emphasizes a personalized approach to learning. By utilizing smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school focuses on re-engaging students who have struggled in conventional school settings, helping them stay on track to earn their high school diplomas.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a blended learning model that combines rigorous academic standards with flexible scheduling to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, Pima Partnership Academy prioritizes social-emotional growth and character development, aiming to foster a sense of community and personal responsibility. By providing a safe, inclusive, and goal-oriented campus, the academy strives to empower students to overcome educational barriers, prepare for life after graduation, and successfully transition into college or the workforce.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pima Partnership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	26
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
26 (76.5%)
White
3 (8.8%)
Two or More
2 (5.9%)
American Indian
2 (5.9%)
Black
1 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership A (89864)
Phone:	(520)326-2528
Website:	http://www.thepartnership.us/academy/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
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 6 3

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 16