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 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)30-39%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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