Pass Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

Pass Alternative High School serves 77 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
<50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(09-10)
≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pass Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pass Alternative High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
74%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
12%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pass Alternative High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Pass Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
30-39%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pass Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pass Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Pass Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Pass Alternative High School?
77 students attend Pass Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pass Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pass Alternative High School?
Pass Alternative High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pass Alternative High School offer ?
Pass Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pass Alternative High School part of?
Pass Alternative High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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