- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
The Innovation Academy held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 040068003517 · Oro Valley, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 15.4:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
The Innovation Academy held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
The Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- Ironwood Ridge
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- Amphitheater H
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- This school 415
The Innovation Academy
415 students
What this shows The Innovation Academy reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Innovation Academy compares
The Innovation Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$12,104
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
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.
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
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,539
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.