Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District

2470 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716-2469
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026-27 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
2,470 Schools
# Students
89 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
n/a
61,988 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 599 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#391 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
<50%
35%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
24%
(21-22)
20-29%
77%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
89.8%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66

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% American Indian
7%
5%

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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
60%
49%

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% Black
12%
6%

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% White
17%
33%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,472 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,292 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,472
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,292
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Best Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2470 N Tucson Blvd
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
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 599 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 $17,292 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 89 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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