Direct Link II High School (Closed 2014)

Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
47%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
56%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Direct Link II High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Direct Link II High School?
25 students attend Direct Link II High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Direct Link II High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Direct Link II High School?
Direct Link II High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Direct Link II High School offer ?
Direct Link II High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Direct Link II High School part of?
Direct Link II High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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