Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, Pima County Jted At Star ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pima County Jted At Star ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pima County Jted At Star's student population of 7 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pima County Jted At Star is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
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 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pima County Jted At Star?
The graduation rate of Pima County Jted At Star is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Pima County Jted At Star?
7 students attend Pima County Jted At Star.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pima County Jted At Star students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pima County Jted At Star?
Pima County Jted At Star has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pima County Jted At Star offer ?
Pima County Jted At Star offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pima County Jted At Star part of?
Pima County Jted At Star is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pima County Jted At Star located?
Pima County Jted At Star is located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 9 other public schools located in Sunnyside.
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