Serving 700 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's student population of 700 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
42%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is ranked #364 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
The graduation rate of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
700 students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson offer ?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson part of?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is part of Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District.
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