STAR ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL

STAR Academic High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 193 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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. With about 12 teachers, STAR Academic High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

STAR Academic High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is an alternative educational institution dedicated to serving students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. As part of the Sunnyside Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive, flexible environment designed to help students overcome academic or personal barriers. Their program is specifically tailored to assist students in recovering credits, improving attendance, and staying on track to earn a high school diploma in a setting that prioritizes individualized attention and student success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, STAR Academic High School emphasizes personal growth and the development of essential life skills. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, the school creates a community-focused atmosphere that encourages engagement and persistence. Through its commitment to personalized learning pathways, the school empowers its students to regain momentum in their education and successfully transition into post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

For more information, contact STAR Academic High School at (520) 545-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5093 S. Liberty
Tucson, AZ 85706
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STAR ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tucson, AZ with about 193 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
193
Teachers:
12
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 193 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STAR ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.7%
White
5.2%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.5%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.