Changemaker High School

Institute for Transformative Education Inc. (90876)

Charter School 47 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

**Changemaker High School**, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a unique educational institution that operates under the umbrella of The Western Institute for Lifelong Learner Skills (WILLS). Distinguishing itself from traditional academic environments, the school is built on a philosophy of "community-as-classroom," emphasizing project-based learning and civic engagement. It aims to prepare students not just for college or the workforce, but to become active, empathetic, and effective contributors to their local and global communities.

The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the concept of "changemaking," encouraging students to identify real-world problems and develop sustainable, innovative solutions. By fostering strong relationships between students, faculty, and local organizations, Changemaker High provides a personalized learning experience that prioritizes critical thinking, social responsibility, and collaboration. Through its mission, the school strives to empower youth by giving them the tools and the agency to lead positive change in their own lives and the world around them.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Changemaker High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	39
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
39 (83.0 %)
White
4 (8.5 %)
Black
2 (4.3 %)
Two or More
1 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Institute for Transformative Education Inc. (90876)
Phone:	(520)615-2200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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 14

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 8