NCA accreditated, operated by Tucson Youth Development Inc.
Students:
180
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Computer-assisted, self-paced instruction
Adalberto M. Guerrero Middle School
Administrator:
Carmen Campuzano
2797 N. Introspect Drive
807-2836
Enrollment Deadline:
Jan. 3
Grades:
6-8
Affiliation:
El Centro for the Study of Primary and Secondary Education
Students:
152
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:23
School Focus:
College preparatory
Allsport Academy Middle School
Administrator:
Moses A. Montoya
8570 E. 22nd St.
731-2150
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
5-9
Affiliation:
None
Students:
146
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:17
School Focus:
Sports in education
Alta Vista Public Charter High School
Administrator:
Alicia Alvarez
5040 S. Campbell Ave.
294-4922
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
The Leona Group Arizona
Students:
450
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:27
School Focus:
Teacher-directed, state-standards based curricula
AmeriSchools Academy K-8
Administrator:
Gregory Gaines
1150 N. Country Club Road
620-1100
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
IdeaBanc Inc. and ASBCS
Students:
200
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Nongraded, multi-age learning community
AmeriSchools College Preparatory Academy
Administrator:
Charlene Mendoza
7444 E. Broadway
722-1200
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
IdeaBanc Inc., ASBCS
Students:
125
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:18
School Focus:
College-prep, seminar, hands-on
Arizona School for Integrated Academics and Technologies
Administrator:
David Gerber
901 South Campbell Ave.
791-3016
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Fred G. Acosta Job Corps; NCA accredited
Students:
150
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:18
School Focus:
At-risk
Arizona Virtual Academy
Administrator:
Mary Gifford
1840 E. Benson Highway
623-1483
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
PPEP TEC High School
Students:
710
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:45; home-based
School Focus:
Self-directed academic achievement
Aztlan Academy
Administrator:
Sister Judy Bisignano
3376 S. Sixth Ave. 85713
573-1500
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
120
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Chicano Studies
BASIS Tucson
Administrator:
Carolyn McGarvey
3825 E Second St.
326-6367
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
6-12
Affiliation:
None
Students:
300
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:14
School Focus:
College preparatory
Calli Ollin Academy
Administrator:
Elizabeth Tridico
200 N. Stone Ave., 3rd Floor
882-3029
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Association for Performance Based Accreditation
Students:
125
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Mexican-American studies, technology and college transition
Canyon Rose Academy
Administrator:
Clay Connor
2401 S. Wilmot Road
514-5112
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
220
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:17
School Focus:
Flexible hours, individualized, computerized and accelerated academic opportunities
Carden of Tucson
Administrator:
Bette F. Jeppson
5260 N. Royal Palm Drive
293-6661
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
Carden Educational Foundation
Students:
135
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Back to basics and patriotism
Center for Academic Success
Administrator:
Dorothy Bonvillain
650 E. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista
1-520-458-4200
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Charter School
Students:
184
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Center for Academic Success #2
Administrator:
Stephen Huff
510 G Ave., Douglas
1-520-364-2616
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Cochise Private Industry Council
Students:
170
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Basic skills and responsible citizenship
Center for Academic Success #3
Administrator:
Stephen Huff
1415 F Ave., Douglas
1-520-805-1558
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-4
Affiliation:
Cochise Private Industry Council
Students:
110
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Basic skills and responsible citizenship
Center for Academic Success #4
Administrator:
Stephen Huff
1415 F Ave., Douglas
1-520-805-1558
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
5-8
Affiliation:
Cochise Private Industry Council
Students:
111
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Basic skills and responsible citizenship
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Administrator:
Sister Judy Bisignano
3376 S. Sixth Ave.
573-1500
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
6-8
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
100
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Chicano Studies
Children's Success Academy
Administrator:
Nanci R. Aiken
925 E. Bilby Road
799-8403
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-5
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
100
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:10
School Focus:
Positive behavior programs and nutrition
City High School
Administrator:
Carrie Brennan
48 E. Pennington St.
623-7223
Enrollment Deadline:
March 15, 2005
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Tucson Small School Project
Students:
90
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:22
School Focus:
Community connections; expanding to 240 students
Civano Community School
Administrator:
Connie Erickson
10673 E. Mira Lane
731-3466
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-6
Affiliation:
Vail School District
Students:
65
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:18
School Focus:
Individual student and community
Compass High School
Administrator:
John Ferguson
8250 E. 22nd St., #128
296-4070
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Arizona Historical Society, Jefferson County Open School
Students:
270
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Self-directed learning
Davis Education Center
Administrator:
Thomas Glenn Jr.
5660 S. 12th Ave.
722-8130
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
238
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:17
School Focus:
Integrated fine arts
Desert Mosaic Charter School
Administrator:
Lynn Spoon
5757 W. Ajo Highway
578-2022
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-12
Affiliation:
Students:
152
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:17
School Focus:
Intergraded learning
Desert Rose Academy
Administrator:
Eileen Geraghty
20 W. Fort Lowell Road
696-0819
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
180
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Flexible hours, individualized, computerized and accelerated academic opportunities
Desert Springs Academy
Administrator:
Lydia A. Capara
3833 E. Second St.
321-1709
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-6
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
120
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Back to basics
Desert Springs Academy
Administrator:
Lydia A. Capara
10355 E. 29th St.
546-9966
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
185
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Back to basics
Eastpointe High School
Administrator:
Larry Simmons
8495 E. Broadway
731-8180
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
None
Students:
350
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:18
School Focus:
Alternative high school
Edge Charter School Child and Family Resources
Administrator:
Reese Millen
2800 E. Broadway
881-8940
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA accredited
Students:
22
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:11
School Focus:
Teen mothers
Edge Charter School Himmel Park
Administrator:
Reese Millen
2555 E. First St.
881-1389
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA accredited
Students:
132
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
High school and basic skills curricula
Edge Charter School Northwest
Administrator:
Gerry Baumann
231 W. Giaconda Way
877-9179
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA accredited
Students:
40
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:13
School Focus:
High school and basic skills curricula
Edge Charter School Pascua Yaqui
Administrator:
Darrell Kincade
4747 W. Calle Vicam
879-5875
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA accredited
Students:
36
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:9
School Focus:
High school and basic skills curricula
Edge Charter School Sahuarita
Administrator:
Robert Lopez
15500 S. Sahuarita Park Road, Sahuarita
393-1690
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA accredited
Students:
20
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:10
School Focus:
High school and basic skills curricula
Great Expectations Academy
Administrator:
Beth Phillips
1466 W. Camino Antigua, Sahuarita
399-2121
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
178
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Literacy-based curriculum, accelerated learning
Griffin Foundation/Children Reaching for the Sky Elementary
Administrator:
Dirk Matthias
1844 S. Alvernon Way
790-8400
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-6
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
220
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Multi-cultural, computer technology and fine arts
Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School
Administrator:
Delbert Ortiz
1333 E. 10th St.
882-8826
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
160
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Native American college preparatory
Hermosa Montessori Charter
Administrator:
Sheila Stolov
12051 E. Fort Lowell Road
749-5518
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
235
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Traditional Montessori
Highland Free School
Administrator:
Nicholas J. Sofka
510 S. Highland Ave.
623-0104
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-6
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
76
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:12
School Focus:
Holistic
Humanities and Sciences Academy
Administrator:
E. Sue Durkin
1105 East Broadway
1-800-762-0010
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Distance Education Training Council, American Academy for Liberal Education
Students:
220
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:10
School Focus:
Distance education high school diploma program
Itzcalli Academy
Administrator:
Nestor Davila
52 W. Calle de las Tiendas, Green Valley
399-0135
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Chicanos Por La Causa
Students:
70
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:14
School Focus:
Mexican-American studies, fine arts and college transition
Khalsa Montessori School
Administrator:
Nirvair Khalsa
3701 E. River Road
529-3611
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
Pre-K-8
Affiliation:
American Montessori Society and Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Students:
370
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Montessori education in a caring, challenging, holistic environment
Kino Academy Charter High School
Administrator:
Sandra Canchola
2055 N. Grand Ave., Nogales
1-520-281-5109
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA, ASBCS
Students:
130
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:22
School Focus:
Core academics and computer mediated instruction
La Paloma Academy
Administrator:
Jackie Trujillo and Randy Musgrove
6188 E. Pima St.
886-6548
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
900
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:25
School Focus:
Back to basics and family values
Lifelong Learning Academy
Administrator:
Mary Lou Klem
3295 W. Orange Grove Road
219-4383
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-6
Affiliation:
Lifelong Learning Research Institute
Students:
120
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Basics, computer, arts and character education
Luz Academy of Tucson
Administrator:
Robert R. Granado
2797 North Introspect Drive
807-5892
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA
Students:
225
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
College preparatory
Montessori de Santa Cruz
Administrator:
Lisa Harrison
2231 E. Frontage Road, Tubac
398-0536
Enrollment Deadline:
Oct. 20
Grades:
Pre-K-8
Affiliation:
American Montessori Society accredited
Students:
93
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:11.6
School Focus:
Realization of potential
Montessori Schoolhouse, The
Administrator:
Regine Ebner
1301 E. Fort Lowell Road
319-8668
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing from March 1
Grades:
K-6
Affiliation:
American Montessori Society
Students:
85
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:12
School Focus:
Traditional Montessori education
Mountain Rose Academy
Administrator:
Catherine Kinghorn
3686 W. Orange Grove Road, Ste. 180
229-1777
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
245
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:17
School Focus:
Flexible hours, individualized, computerized and accelerated academic opportunities
New West Schools
Administrator:
Hank and Donna Payton
98 N. Oak Drive, Benson
1-520-586-1976
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
120
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Safe and productive learning environment
Nosotros Academy
Administrator:
Paul M. Felix
440 N. Grande Ave.
624-1023
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
6-12
Affiliation:
Nosotros Inc.
Students:
228
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Customized education plans and AIMS preparation
Old Pueblo Children's Academy
Administrator:
Rhonda McCarthy
450 N. Pantano Road
296-1600
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
94
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:8
School Focus:
Back to basics
Patagonia Montessori School
Administrator:
Paisley McGuire
500 N. Third Ave., Patagonia
1-520-394-9530
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
Pre-K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
51
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:10
School Focus:
Montessori
Paulo Freire Freedom School
Administrator:
JoAnn Groh
300 East University Blvd.
906-5157
Enrollment Deadline:
March 15
Grades:
6-7
Affiliation:
Turning Points and Coalition of Essential Schools
Students:
60
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Social justice and environmental sustainability
Pima Partnership High School
Administrator:
John Powers Jr.
1346 N. Stone Ave.
326-2528 Ext. 100
Enrollment Deadline:
Feb. 4
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Pima Prevention Partnership
Students:
150
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:25
School Focus:
Service learning
Pima Vocational High School
Administrator:
Gloria Proo
97 E. Congress St., Suite 30; 2805 E. Ajo Way; 2600 W. Sweetwater Drive
903-0102
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Pima County
Students:
140
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Vocational; school-to-work; ages 17-21
Pinnacle Virtual High School
Administrator:
Jesse Pekarek
2224 W. Southern Ave., #1, Tempe
1-480-755-8222; 1-888-567-1844
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA, CITA
Students:
250
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:25
School Focus:
Online virtual high school
PPEP TEC High School
Administrator:
Becky Edmonds
1840 E. Benson Highway; 4140 W. Ina Road, Suites 118 and 122; 8230 E. 22nd St.
294-6997
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing; waiting list at some sites
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
PPEP & Affiliates Inc.
Students:
975
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
Self-directed academic achievement and AIMS preparation
Presidio Schools
Administrator:
Thomas Drexel, Terry Garza
1695 East Fort Lowell Road
881-5222
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-12
Affiliation:
Association for Performance Based Accreditation
Students:
380
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:16
School Focus:
Individualized classroom environment
Satori Schools
Administrator:
Phyllis L. Gold, Sherry Mulholland
3727 N. First Ave.
293-7555; 887-4003
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
2-7; (Pre-1 is private)
Affiliation:
ASBCS; NAEYC
Students:
210
Teacher/Student Ratio:
2:25
School Focus:
Individualized learning; multiple intelligences
Sierra Oaks School
Administrator:
Paula Jensen
650 W. Linda Vista Road, Oracle
1-520-896-3100
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
1-8
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
60
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:12
School Focus:
Quality education for all students
Sonoran Science Academy
Administrator:
Adem Oksuz
2255 W. Ina Road
797-9836
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-12
Affiliation:
Daisy Education Corporation
Students:
360
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:12
School Focus:
College preparatory curriculum
Southern Arizona Community Academy
Administrator:
Abelardo Cubillas Jr.
2470 N. Tucson Blvd.
319-6113
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
250
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:1
School Focus:
Accelerated college preparatory
Southgate Academy
Administrator:
Steve Henneberg
850 West Valencia Road
741-7900
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
600
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:25
School Focus:
Language arts, mathematics
Southside Community School
Administrator:
Cynthia Richards
2701 S. Campbell Ave.
623-7102
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
Aprender Tucson
Students:
320
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:14
School Focus:
Community, academics and a nonviolent atmosphere
Talented and Gifted Charter School
Administrator:
Ron Hom
10129 E. Speedway
296-0006
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
325
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:25
School Focus:
Research-based lessons embedded with Internet projects
TLC Charter School
Administrator:
Tina Giberti
2555 N. Stone Ave.
628-1404
Enrollment Deadline:
Jan. 25
Grades:
K-12
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
90
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:13
School Focus:
Basics
Toltecalli Academy
Administrator:
Shannon Dineley
251 W. Irvington Road
807-7923
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Chicanos Por La Causa
Students:
145
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Mexican-American studies and college transition
Tucson Academy of Leadership & Arts
Administrator:
Frank S. DiPietro
210 E. Broadway
882-9144
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
Global Education Foundation Inc.
Students:
140
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Academics, state standards, core knowledge
Tucson Accelerated High School
Administrator:
Shannon Hughes
7820 E. Wrightstown Road
722-4721
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
NCA
Students:
425
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:25
School Focus:
General education in a small school environment
Tucson Country Day School
Administrator:
Charlena Cutaia
9239 E. Wrightstown Road
296-0883
Enrollment Deadline:
Open enrollment in January
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
467
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:19
School Focus:
Back to basics, physical education, music, art and computers
Tucson International Academy
Administrator:
Jennifer Herrera
1230 E. Broadway
792-3255
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
150
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:20
School Focus:
Preparation for a global society
Tucson Preparatory School
Administrator:
Jody Sullivan
1525 N. Oracle Road
622-4185
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
Ungraded (9-12)
Affiliation:
ASBCS
Students:
120
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:15
School Focus:
System-involved youth
Tucson Urban League Academy
Administrator:
Laurie Ocampo
2305 S. Park Ave.
622-3651
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
6-12
Affiliation:
Tucson Urban League
Students:
100
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:10
School Focus:
Meeting the Arizona academic standards
Vail High School
Administrator:
John Strizich
9040 S. Rita Road, Vail
382-3200
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
Vail School District
Students:
200
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:13
School Focus:
Science, technology, engineering and math
Vision High School
Administrator:
Wilma Soroosh
5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz
741-8113
Enrollment Deadline:
Aug. 1, Nov. 1, March 1
Grades:
9-12
Affiliation:
None
Students:
70
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:30
School Focus:
College preparatory; Native American students
Visions Unlimited Academy
Administrator:
Gretchen Taeza
1275 E. Barney Lane, Benson
1-520-586-8691
Enrollment Deadline:
Ongoing
Grades:
K-8
Affiliation:
None
Students:
89
Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:14
School Focus:
Family environment, reading, writing and state standards
This list was compiled by Johanna Eubank of the Arizona Daily Star's
news and research services department. School administrators may call
573-4160 to report
changes, additions or corrections.
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* PPEP TEC High School campuses outside Tucson include 725 N. Central Ave., Suite 112, Avondale; 220 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande; 1233 N. Main St., San Luis; 115 N. Columbia Ave., Somerton; 4116 Avenida Cochise, Suites F&H, Sierra Vista; 670 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler; 658 Bisbee Ave., Willcox; 203 Bisbee Road, Bisbee; 530 12th St., Douglas
Keys to affiliations:
ASBCS - Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
NCA - North Centeral Association
AIA - Arizona Interscholastic Association
NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children
