Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's student population of 689 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson 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 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
#406 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson's ranking?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson is ranked #406 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
689 students attend Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson?
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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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