DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Desert Sky Community School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 53 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
Desert Sky Community School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to the Waldorf-inspired educational model, which emphasizes a holistic approach to learning. By integrating arts, movement, and experiential activities into a rigorous academic curriculum, Desert Sky aims to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students in a creative and supportive environment.
At the heart of the school’s philosophy is the belief that education should extend beyond traditional textbooks to foster a lifelong love of learning. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and community-focused, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on developmental milestones and hands-on discovery, Desert Sky Community School provides a unique alternative to conventional schooling, preparing students to be well-rounded, critical thinkers who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Desert Sky Community School at (520) 745-3888 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
http://www.desertskyschool.org
DESERT SKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Tucson, AZ with about 53 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - District:
- Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308)
- Total Students:
- 53
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 53 students
- White
- 66.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Female
- 37.7%
- Male
- 62.3%
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.