Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89914)

www.sonoranschools.org/phoenix

Charter School 439 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Sonoran Science Academy – Phoenix (SSA-Phoenix) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the Sonoran Schools network, the campus is known for a rigorous academic curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) integration. The school aims to provide a competitive, college-preparatory environment that balances high academic standards with character development, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, SSA-Phoenix prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-school community that encourages student engagement through extracurricular activities, competitive clubs, and a personalized approach to learning. The school is characterized by its culturally diverse student body and a commitment to parental involvement, which they view as a cornerstone of student achievement. By utilizing data-driven instruction and modern teaching methodologies, the academy strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the technological demands of the 21st century.

439

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	95
Black	238
Asian	48
Two or More	16
American Indian	7

Black
238 (54.2%)
Hispanic
95 (21.6%)
Asian
48 (10.9%)
White
35 (8.0%)
Two or More
16 (3.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (89914)
Phone:	(602)244-9855
Website:	http://www.sonoranschools.org/phoenix
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 41

Grade 10 40