Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)

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Tucson, Arizona - 4 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) #21 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,741 per pupil, Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) ranks #108 of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

409
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,741
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) operates 4 public schools serving 409 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 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 $16,741 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 633 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.7% local, 71.4% state, and 27.9% 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 70/100, ranked #21 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 76.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% White, 4.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Tucson International Academy, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.

Its largest campus is Tucson International Academy, enrolling 137 students (28% of the district's total enrollment).

Tucson International Academy accounts for 28.0% of all Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) reports 72.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

27.9%
Federal
71.4%
State
0.7%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
21 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979).

White 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
African American 4.7%
Multiracial 1.7%
Other 9.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 38.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)'s schools, below the Arizona average of 47.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Tucson International Academy 50.1
  2. 2 Tia West 36.9
  3. 3 Tucson International Academy Midvale 29.4

Schools in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)

School Enrollment
Tucson International Academy
Charter
137
Tucson International Academy Midvale
Charter
134
Tia West
Charter
131
Tia East
Charter
87

How Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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Comparisons are relative to Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)'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 Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)?

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) has 4 schools, including 4 combined. Total enrollment is 409 students.

How much does Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) spend per student?

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) spends $16,741 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #21 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)?

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) students are 76.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% White, 4.7% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)?

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #21 out of 437 districts in Arizona.