School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (08-09)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
6%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)100%
41%
Black
(08-09)n/a
6%
White
(08-09)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (07-08)
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Downtown Alternative High School?
2 students attend Downtown Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Downtown Alternative High School students are Hispanic.
What school district is Downtown Alternative High School part of?
Downtown Alternative High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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