Serving 303 students in grades 6-12, Star Academic High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Star Academic High School's student population of 303 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Star Academic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Star Academic High School is 0.29, 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
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
84%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Academic High School's ranking?
Star Academic High School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Star Academic High School often compared to?
Star Academic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southgate Academy, Tucson International Academy Midvale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Star Academic High School?
The graduation rate of Star Academic High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Star Academic High School?
303 students attend Star Academic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Star Academic High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Academic High School?
Star Academic High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Star Academic High School offer ?
Star Academic High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Star Academic High School part of?
Star Academic High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407) School District.
In what neighborhood is Star Academic High School located?
Star Academic High School is located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 9 other public schools located in Sunnyside.
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