Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Amerischools Academy - Tucson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amerischools Academy - Tucson's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amerischools Academy - Tucson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amerischools Academy - Tucson is 0.45, 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
#1153 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
13%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amerischools Academy - Tucson's ranking?
Amerischools Academy - Tucson is ranked #1153 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amerischools Academy - Tucson?
167 students attend Amerischools Academy - Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Amerischools Academy - Tucson students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amerischools Academy - Tucson?
Amerischools Academy - Tucson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amerischools Academy - Tucson offer ?
Amerischools Academy - Tucson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amerischools Academy - Tucson part of?
Amerischools Academy - Tucson is part of The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) School District.
In what neighborhood is Amerischools Academy - Tucson located?
Amerischools Academy - Tucson is located in the Palo Verde neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Palo Verde.
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