Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Southgate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southgate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Southgate Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #89 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 367
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Southgate Academy ranks #89 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040025902080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Southgate Academy grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 040025902080 · Tucson, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
367 enr · 39.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sand Lake Elementary (367 students)
Southgate Academy grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Southgate Academy compares
Southgate Academy is a growing 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 | 39.0% | ▼ 19% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Southgate Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) reports $13,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 Southgate Academy
How many students attend Southgate Academy?
Southgate Academy has 367 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 74.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southgate Academy?
39.0% of students at Southgate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southgate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southgate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southgate Academy?
Southgate Academy 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 Southgate Academy rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Southgate Academy ranks #89 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 Southgate Academy Inc. (79085)?
None; Southgate Academy Inc. (79085) is a single-school charter district, and Southgate Academy is its only campus.