Tucson International Academy

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)

Charter School 137 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Tucson International Academy (TIA) is a state-funded, tuition-free public charter school system that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Located on W. Broadway Blvd, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, small class sizes, and a personalized learning environment. TIA focuses on a structured curriculum that emphasizes mastery of core subjects while fostering critical thinking and character development to prepare students for college and future career success.

The school prides itself on a community-oriented approach, often highlighted by its safe, supportive atmosphere and strong communication between teachers, parents, and students. In addition to a robust academic program, TIA typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and individualized support services to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing an inclusive and disciplined educational experience, Tucson International Academy aims to help students reach their full potential within a professional and encouraging environment.

137

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucson International Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	94
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	14

Hispanic
94 (68.6%)
White
15 (10.9%)
American Indian
14 (10.2%)
Black
10 (7.3%)
Two or More
3 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)
Phone:	(520)230-3852
Website:	http://tucsoninternationalacademy.com/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 9

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 11