Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Sky Islands ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sky Islands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sky Islands's student population of 75 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Sky Islands by grade. This chart displays the students of Sky Islands by grade.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-52jHsc.png)
School Rankings
Sky Islands ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sky Islands is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Sky Islands, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Sky Islands, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-lpHefh.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-b2bMBL9.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-9D7Hzb.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sky Islands and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sky Islands and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-bnRtKe1.png)
Asian
n/a
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sky Islands and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sky Islands and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-9jAwPr.png)
Hispanic
44%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sky Islands and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sky Islands and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-br8KzBM.png)
Black
3%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sky Islands and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sky Islands and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-btz2Kzm.png)
White
51%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sky Islands and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sky Islands and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-NXtdgR.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sky Islands. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sky Islands.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-ydswkh.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-bnRtKeS.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Sky Islands and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Sky Islands and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-s5jvNO.png)
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Sky Islands and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Sky Islands and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-9D81JT.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-MgAIuX.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sky Islands and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/135000/135303/sky-islands-chart-btz2K14.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Our integrated curriculum is guided by layers of this regional ecosystem - its HISTORY, CULTURES, ARTS, ARCHAEOLOGIES, & NATURAL PATTERNS - and linked to the larger world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sky Islands's ranking?
Sky Islands is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sky Islands?
The graduation rate of Sky Islands is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sky Islands?
75 students attend Sky Islands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sky Islands students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sky Islands offer ?
Sky Islands offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sky Islands part of?
Sky Islands is part of Blue Adobe Project (89871) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sky Islands located?
Sky Islands is located in the Colonia Del Valle neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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