LA PALOMA ACADEMY-SOUTH

La Paloma Academy-South is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 400 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

La Paloma Academy-South is a tuition-free public charter school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving students in grades K-8. As part of a small network of local charter schools, it emphasizes a structured academic environment grounded in the core values of "Patriotism, Integrity, and Excellence." The school is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

In addition to its focus on academic proficiency, La Paloma Academy-South offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services to foster a well-rounded school experience. The campus typically provides amenities such as sports programs, clubs, and before- and after-school care options to accommodate working families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, the academy strives to create a supportive community atmosphere that addresses both the educational and social needs of its student body.

For more information, contact La Paloma Academy-South at (520) 545-0575 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5660 S 12th
Tucson, AZ 85706
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LA PALOMA ACADEMY-SOUTH is a public Title I Charter school in Tucson, AZ with about 400 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:
400
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 400 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LA PALOMA ACADEMY-SOUTH is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.3%
White
3.8%
Black or African American
2.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.5%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.3%

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.