Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)

www.ioalternative.org/Home

10 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Indian Oasis Alternative Middle School, located in Sells, Arizona, serves as a specialized educational setting within the Baboquivari Unified School District. Situated in the heart of the Tohono O'odham Nation, the school is designed to provide a more flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its students, often utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help them stay on track toward graduation.

By integrating culturally responsive practices and a personalized approach to education, the school aims to empower its students to overcome barriers and achieve academic success. The program emphasizes the importance of community connection and student engagement, ensuring that those who attend have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive despite the challenges they may face. Through its commitment to a non-traditional educational structure, Indian Oasis Alternative Middle School serves as a vital resource for the students and families of the Sells community.

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 Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
American Indian	8

American Indian
8 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (20.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
Phone:	(520)719-1260
Website:	http://www.ioalternative.org/Home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 1

Grade 8 9