Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nosotros 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nosotros Academy's student population of 320 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nosotros 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 Nosotros Academy is 0.24, 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
#1549 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
87%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
4%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nosotros Academy's ranking?
Nosotros Academy is ranked #1549 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Nosotros Academy often compared to?
Nosotros Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sky Community School, Academy Adventures Midtown by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nosotros Academy?
The graduation rate of Nosotros Academy is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nosotros Academy?
320 students attend Nosotros Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nosotros Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nosotros Academy?
Nosotros Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nosotros Academy offer ?
Nosotros Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nosotros Academy part of?
Nosotros Academy is part of Nosotros Inc (79881) School District.
In what neighborhood is Nosotros Academy located?
Nosotros Academy is located in the Menlo Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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