Las Puertas Community School

StrengthBuilding Partners (91992)

www.laspuertascommunityschool.org

Charter School 40 Students

Middle School 6th - 10th

School Overview

Las Puertas Community School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a specialized charter school designed to provide a supportive and flexible educational environment for students who may have struggled in traditional settings. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, focusing on academic recovery and individualized instruction to help students earn their high school diplomas. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a close-knit campus atmosphere, Las Puertas aims to address both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community connection and preparing students for life after graduation. Their curriculum is often integrated with career-readiness initiatives and a supportive staff culture that encourages students to overcome barriers to their education. As a community-focused institution, Las Puertas acts as a vital resource in the Tucson area, offering an alternative pathway for students seeking a second chance to succeed in a safe, nurturing, and goal-oriented environment.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Puertas Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	24
Asian	1
American Indian	14

Hispanic
24 (60.0%)
American Indian
14 (35.0%)
White
1 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (2.5%)

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:	StrengthBuilding Partners (91992)
Phone:	(520)546-9296
Website:	http://www.laspuertascommunityschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 10th
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
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 5

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 14