Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

Tucson, Arizona - 3 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) #152 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,703 per pupil, Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) ranks #327 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

501
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$10,703
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) operates 3 public schools serving 501 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Pima County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,703 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.9% local, 73.3% state, and 24.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 45/100, ranked #152 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), . Demographically, the student body averages 43.8% White, 37.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Academy of Tucson Middle School, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.

Its largest campus is Academy of Tucson High School, enrolling 152 students (35% of the district's total enrollment).

Academy of Tucson High School accounts for 30.3% of all Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

24.8%
Federal
73.3%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
152 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897).

White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 9.0%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 64.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)'s schools, above the Arizona average of 47.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Academy of Tucson Middle School 65.0
  2. 2 Academy of Tucson Elementary School 65.0
  3. 3 Academy of Tucson High School 62.9

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)

School Enrollment
Academy of Tucson High School
Charter
152
Academy of Tucson Middle School
Charter
143
Academy of Tucson Elementary School
Charter
140

How Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cicero Preparatory Academy (92316) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Legacy Traditional School - Mesa (1001397) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Asu Preparatory Academy (91307) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92865) Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Arizona

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Mesa Unified District (4235) →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)?

Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) has 3 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 501 students.

How much does Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) spend per student?

Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) spends $10,703 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #152 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)?

Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) students are 43.8% White, 37.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% African American, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)?

Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #152 out of 437 districts in Arizona.