Rillito Center

59 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Rillito Center is a specialized educational facility located in Tucson, Arizona, operating under the TUSD (Tucson Unified School District) umbrella. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, the center focuses on providing alternative educational pathways and support services. It is designed to accommodate students who require a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized instruction and behavioral support tailored to meet the unique needs of its student population.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a structured and supportive atmosphere that fosters academic growth and personal development for students who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings. By emphasizing individualized attention and specialized programming, Rillito Center aims to help students overcome barriers to education, develop essential life and social skills, and ultimately work toward successful transitions into adulthood or graduation.

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

3.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rillito Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	22
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
24 (40.7%)
Hispanic
22 (37.3%)
Black
4 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (5.1%)
American Indian
3 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (3.4%)
Two or More
1 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-6420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 1