Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Rose Academy ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Rose Academy's student population of 172 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Mountain Rose Academy 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 Mountain Rose Academy is 0.58, 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
#1571 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
40%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
Canyon Rose Academy strives to "Honor the Promise of Education" by:
- Providing an innovative environment
- Teaching students skills in the fundamentals
- Expanding how students learn and encouraging them to problem solve
- Creating life opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Rose Academy's ranking?
Mountain Rose Academy is ranked #1571 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Rose Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Rose Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Mountain Rose Academy?
172 students attend Mountain Rose Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mountain Rose Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Rose Academy?
Mountain Rose Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Rose Academy offer ?
Mountain Rose Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Rose Academy part of?
Mountain Rose Academy is part of Mountain Rose Academy Inc. (10879) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Rose Academy located?
Mountain Rose Academy is located in the Orange Grove Mobile Country Club neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Orange Grove Mobile Country Club.
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