Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Sky Islands 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sky Islands's student population of 60 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sky Islands ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sky Islands is 0.54, 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
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
43%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Graduation Rate
40-59%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
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 #873 out of 1,921 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 40-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Sky Islands?
60 students attend Sky Islands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sky Islands students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sky Islands?
Sky Islands has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sky Islands offer ?
Sky Islands offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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