Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)

TUCSON, Arizona — 3 schools

501
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,172
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 smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 435 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pima County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,172 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.9% local, 73.3% state, and 24.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #197 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

Academy of Tucson High School accounts for 34.9% of all Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

39
Equity Score
197 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pima County county, where this district is located.

$967
Studio/mo
$1,081
1 BR/mo
$1,402
2 BR/mo
$1,950
3 BR/mo
$2,245
4 BR/mo

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.

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

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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 $11,172 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #197 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pima County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 39/100, ranking #197 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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