Enrollment
415
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oro Valley, AZ
The Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040068003517
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Innovation Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Oro Valley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Innovation Academy has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Innovation Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oro Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068003517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Innovation Academy compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Innovation Academy
The Innovation Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oro Valley, Arizona, enrolling 415 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Arizona average.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amphitheater Unified District (4406) spends $10,331 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students) and Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students) alongside The Innovation Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Innovation Academy compares
The Innovation Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$10,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, The Innovation Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amphitheater Unified District (4406), which includes The Innovation Academy.
$10,331
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Innovation Academy
How many students attend The Innovation Academy?
The Innovation Academy has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oro Valley, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Innovation Academy is 15.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Innovation Academy?
6.8% of students at The Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Innovation Academy is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Oro Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Innovation Academy?
The Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Innovation Academy rank among schools in Oro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, The Innovation Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Oro Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oro Valley on the city page.
Is The Innovation Academy a good school?
The Innovation Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides The Innovation Academy, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students), and Amphitheater High School (996 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.
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