TIA West

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)

Charter School 131 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

TIA West (Tucson International Academy) is a public charter school located on W. Broadway Blvd. in Tucson, Arizona, serving students in grades K–12. The school is part of the Tucson International Academy network, which is known for its small class sizes, structured academic environment, and a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, reading, and science. The "West" campus is designed to provide a supportive, personalized learning experience intended to help students build a strong academic foundation while preparing them for high school graduation and beyond.

A central feature of TIA West is its commitment to a safe, disciplined, and family-oriented school culture. The administration typically highlights a focus on individual student growth, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and character-building programs to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining smaller student-to-teacher ratios, the school aims to ensure that students receive more direct attention, making it a popular option for families in the Tucson area who are looking for an alternative to large, traditional district schools.

131

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TIA West
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	103
Black	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
103 (78.6%)
American Indian
12 (9.2%)
White
7 (5.3%)
Black
5 (3.8%)
Two or More
2 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.5%)

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)792-3255
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 11

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 20

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 7