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Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

2255 W Ina Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's student population of 723 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
723 students
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Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#364 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
35%
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57%
40%
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40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
36%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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≥80%
77%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is ranked #364 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
The graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
723 students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson offer ?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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