- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Academy of Tucson High School
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Tucson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040020201959Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Tucson High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #24 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 152
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Tucson High School ranks #24 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) · Arizona
NCES ID 040020201959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Academy of Tucson High School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 040020201959 · Tucson, AZ High · SMALL · CHARTER
152 enr · 27.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Tucson Middle School (143 students)
Academy of Tucson High School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Academy of Tucson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Academy of Tucson High School
152 students
- Academy of Tuc
Academy of Tucson Middle School
143 students
- Academy of Tuc
Academy of Tucson Elementary School
140 students
What this shows Academy of Tucson High School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Tucson High School compares
Academy of Tucson High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 43% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Academy of Tucson High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) reports $10,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Tucson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Tucson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Academy of Tucson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Tucson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mica Mountain High
Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Tucson High School
How many students attend Academy of Tucson High School?
Academy of Tucson High School has 152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 15.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Tucson High School?
27.7% of students at Academy of Tucson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Tucson High School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Tucson High School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Tucson High School?
Academy of Tucson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy of Tucson High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Tucson High School ranks #24 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)?
Besides Academy of Tucson High School, Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) also operates Academy of Tucson Middle School (143 students) and Academy of Tucson Elementary School (140 students). See the Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897) district page for the complete list.