Desert Rose Academy Charter School in Tucson, AZ serves 133 students in grades 9–12 with a balanced 50% male and 50% female enrollment and a 75% minority student population.
Math, reading, and science proficiencies are all at or below 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state averages of approximately 34% for math, 40% for reading, and 24% for science.
The school's graduation rate is between 20–29%, significantly lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
Desert Rose Academy's overall state ranking declined to #1411 in 2023 from #586 in 2015, indicating a downward trend in performance.
Enrollment decreased from 168 students in 2021 to 133 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 78% to 92% over recent years, reflecting growing socioeconomic needs.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Rose Academy Charter School's student population of 150 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Honor the Promise of Education
School Rankings
Desert Rose Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Rose Academy Charter School is 0.50, 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
#1411 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20-29%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Rose and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Rose Academy Charter School's ranking?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School is ranked #1411 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Rose Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Desert Rose Academy Charter School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Desert Rose Academy Charter School?
150 students attend Desert Rose Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Desert Rose Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Rose Academy Charter School?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Rose Academy Charter School offer ?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Rose Academy Charter School part of?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School is part of Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Rose Academy Charter School located?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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