Pass Alternative High School serves 77 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)30-39%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pass Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Pass Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Pass Alternative High School?
77 students attend Pass Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pass Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pass Alternative High School?
Pass Alternative High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pass Alternative High School offer ?
Pass Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pass Alternative High School part of?
Pass Alternative High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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