How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Catalina High School | Southern Arizona Community Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 580 | 64 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Catalina High School | Southern Arizona Community Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,783 | $10,969 |
| District | Tucson Unified School District | Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Catalina High School | Southern Arizona Community Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| African American | 25.3% | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.9% | 59.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Catalina High School | Southern Arizona Community Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 287:1 | 145:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 84.2% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.