Serving 145 students in grades 9-12, Southern Arizona Community Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Arizona Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southern Arizona Community Academy's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southern Arizona Community Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southern Arizona Community Academy often compared to?
Southern Arizona Community Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Saca Online by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Arizona Community Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Arizona Community Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Southern Arizona Community Academy?
145 students attend Southern Arizona Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Southern Arizona Community Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southern Arizona Community Academy offer ?
Southern Arizona Community Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Arizona Community Academy part of?
Southern Arizona Community Academy is part of Southern Arizona Community Academy Inc. (79000) School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
A great alternative high school. The school is very committed to the achievement of each individual student.
5 5/1/2012
Due to SACA's self-paced system, students receive individual attention and can succeed at their own pace. The teachers are not only helpful but genuinely want to see the students do well and go on to bigger and better things. I am graduating from SACA in June and I am going to be attending the Honors College at the University of Arizona. My passion for learning comes from the environment that Southern Arizona Community Academy has provided me with. If you take full advantage of their resources you can enroll at Pima Community College for free and receive high school and college credit. You can also become Microsoft Certified. If you are a student who wants to finish classes quicker, this school is perfect for you. The motivated and the dedicated do extremely well here. Similarly, if you are struggling in a main-stream high school environment, SACA may be the perfect alternative.
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