How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sierra 2-8 School | STAR Academic High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TUCSON, AZ | TUCSON, AZ |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 801 | 265 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.0% | 65.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sierra 2-8 School | STAR Academic High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,046 | $11,046 |
| District | Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | Sunnyside Unified District (4407) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sierra 2-8 School | STAR Academic High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| African American | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89.9% | 83.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sierra 2-8 School | STAR Academic High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 400.5:1 | 265:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 94.0% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 148 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.