Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nosotros Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nosotros Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nosotros Academy's student population of 305 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nosotros Academy 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 Nosotros Academy is 0.19, 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
#1593 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nosotros Academy's ranking?
Nosotros Academy is ranked #1593 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nosotros Academy?
The graduation rate of Nosotros Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nosotros Academy?
305 students attend Nosotros Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nosotros Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Nosotros Academy offer ?
Nosotros Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nosotros Academy part of?
Nosotros Academy is part of Nosotros Inc (79881) School District.
In what neighborhood is Nosotros Academy located?
Nosotros Academy is located in the Menlo Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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