Teenage Parent Program–Tapp in Tucson, AZ, serves grades 6–12 with an enrollment of 35 students in 2023, showing a decline from 145 students in 1999.
The student–teacher ratio improved to 4:1 in 2023, significantly lower than typical ratios, indicating high student attention.
Math proficiency is 50%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34% and Tucson Unified District's 22%.
Reading proficiency stands at 50%, higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 29%, while science proficiency data is unavailable.
Graduation rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state rate of 77% and the district rate of 82%, indicating an area for improvement.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp's student population of 21 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teenage Parent Program - Tapp is 0.61, which is less 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
#420 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
24%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teenage Parent Program - Tapp's ranking?
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp is ranked #420 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Teenage Parent Program - Tapp?
The graduation rate of Teenage Parent Program - Tapp is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Teenage Parent Program - Tapp?
21 students attend Teenage Parent Program - Tapp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Teenage Parent Program - Tapp students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teenage Parent Program - Tapp?
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Teenage Parent Program - Tapp offer ?
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Teenage Parent Program - Tapp part of?
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Teenage Parent Program - Tapp located?
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp is located in the Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Sam Hughes.
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