- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Federal NCES profile for Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040022302199Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #127 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 689
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks #127 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040022302199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 040022302199 · Tucson, AZ Other · MID · CHARTER
689 enr · 32.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoran Virtual Academy (69 students)
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson compares
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
44.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,613
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
4
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 36.4%
Asian 8.0%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) reports $9,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
32.9% of students at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
The largest demographic group at Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks #127 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)?
Besides Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) also operates Sonoran Virtual Academy (69 students). See the Daisy Education Corporation Dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049) district page for the complete list.