Serving 1,237 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 52% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy's student population of 1,237 students has grown by 464% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 1600% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
64%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
52%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucson Unified Virtual Academy's ranking?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is ranked #953 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tucson Unified Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is 52%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tucson Unified Virtual Academy?
1,237 students attend Tucson Unified Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tucson Unified Virtual Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucson Unified Virtual Academy?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tucson Unified Virtual Academy offer ?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Tucson Unified Virtual Academy part of?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Tucson Unified Virtual Academy located?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is located in the Palo Verde neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Palo Verde.
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