Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)

www.sonoranschools.org/tucson

Charter School 689 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Sonoran Science Academy – Tucson (SSA Tucson) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K-12. Located in the northwest area of Tucson, Arizona, the school is part of the larger Sonoran Schools network and is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment that places a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education, often incorporating advanced coursework and a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its academic focus, SSA Tucson is known for its diverse, tightly-knit community and a culture that values character development and extracurricular involvement. The school typically offers a variety of clubs, competitive athletic programs, and academic teams—such as robotics and math competitions—to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured support system, the academy aims to foster a personalized learning environment where students are encouraged to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

689

Total Students

51.0

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 - Tucson
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	289
Black	47
Asian	55
Two or More	36
American Indian	11

Hispanic
289 (41.9%)
White
251 (36.4%)
Asian
55 (8.0%)
Black
47 (6.8%)
Two or More
36 (5.2%)
American Indian
11 (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 (79049)
Phone:	(520)665-3400
Website:	http://www.sonoranschools.org/tucson
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 53