Top Rankings
Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 402 students in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Arizona.
Public High Schools in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Public High School in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tia West, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
958 Schools
# Students
402 Students
439,063 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
22,977 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#473 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)1.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.66
% American Indian
8%
4%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
77%
47%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
7%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,413 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,779 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,413
$11,558
Spending / Student
$13,779
$11,459
Best Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tia West
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-3255
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-3255
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Tucson International Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 230-3852
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 230-3852
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Tucson International Academy Midvale
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 W Valencia Rd Ste 109
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-3255
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-3255
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Recent Articles
The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores
Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.
Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan
Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.
Teacher Turnover: How to Read the Warning Signs
Learn how to identify warning signs of teacher turnover, what causes frequent staff changes, and how parents can evaluate school stability.
