EDGE High School - Northwest

231 W GIACONDA WAY STE 113
TUCSON, AZ 85704

www.edgehighschool.org

Charter School 62 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

EDGE High School - Northwest, located at 231 W. Giaconda Way in Tucson, Arizona, is a tuition-free, public charter school specifically designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional large-campus environment. The school focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes flexibility, small class sizes, and a supportive atmosphere. By catering to students who need a different pace or approach to learning, EDGE aims to help individuals overcome academic or personal hurdles to successfully earn their high school diplomas.

The school’s curriculum is structured to be highly adaptive, often utilizing a blend of individualized instruction and self-paced coursework to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Because they prioritize a smaller, more intimate setting, EDGE High School places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between students and staff, creating a "community-first" environment. This approach is intended to re-engage students who have fallen behind or who are seeking a more focused, goal-oriented path toward graduation and post-secondary success.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDGE High School - Northwest
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
30 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
22 (35.5 %)
Two or More
4 (6.5 %)
Black
3 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edge School Inc. The (4421)
Phone:	(520)877-9179
Website:	http://www.edgehighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 40