DESERT SPRINGS ACADEMY

Desert Springs Academy is a public charter elementary school with about 77 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade.

Desert Springs Academy, located on East Speedway in Tucson, Arizona, is a private, tuition-based educational institution that emphasizes a structured, traditional approach to learning. The school is known for its small class sizes and a personalized academic environment designed to foster individual student growth. By maintaining a lower student-to-teacher ratio, the academy aims to provide a focused setting where educators can better address the specific strengths and challenges of each student, catering to those who may benefit from a more intimate and supportive classroom dynamic than a traditional large-scale public school might offer.

Beyond its core curriculum, Desert Springs Academy places a high priority on building character and promoting a sense of community. The school’s philosophy typically integrates academic rigor with moral and social development, seeking to prepare students not just for further education, but for responsible citizenship. For families in the Tucson area looking for an alternative educational path, the academy offers a consistent and disciplined learning structure intended to help students achieve both personal and academic success in a stable, well-managed environment.

For more information, contact Desert Springs Academy at (520) 321-1709 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10129 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85748
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DESERT SPRINGS ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Tucson, AZ with about 77 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
77
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 77 students

Hispanic/Latino
46.8%
White
35.1%
Black or African American
9.1%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.