Top Rankings
Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
89 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
n/a
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20-29% has increased from 11-19% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)20-29%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)89.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
% American Indian
7%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
49%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
17%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,697 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 109% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,247 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,697
$11,558
Spending / Student
$15,247
$11,459
Best Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Saca Online
Charter School
2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 319-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District?
Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District manages 2 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Southern Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District?
Southern Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District is ranked #127 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District?
60% of Southern Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Southern Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,247 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
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