Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)

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Tucson, Arizona - 1 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) #120 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,671 per pupil, Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) ranks #329 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

403
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,671
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) operates 1 public schools serving 403 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 $10,671 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 0.0% local, 58.8% state, and 41.2% 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 51/100, ranked #120 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% White, 3.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Southgate Academy, enrolling 367 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Southgate Academy accounts for 91.1% of all Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) a distant remainder — means Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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?

41.2%
Federal
58.8%
State
0.0%
Local
0

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
120 / 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 1 schools in Southgate Academy Inc. (79085).

White 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
African American 3.3%
Other 9.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)

School Enrollment
Southgate Academy
Charter
367

How Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Arizona districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ajo Unified District (4409) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Stanfield Elementary District (4451) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Morrison Education Group Inc. (1001157) Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Pioneer Preparatory School (90140) Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Oracle Elementary District (4444) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)?

Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 403 students.

How much does Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) spend per student?

Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) spends $10,671 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #120 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)?

Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) students are 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% White, 3.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)?

Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #120 out of 437 districts in Arizona.