CAPE SCHOOL-DETENTION

CAPE School-Detention is a public school that is part of the Pima County Accommodation School District (4401) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 28 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, CAPE School-Detention has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

CAPE (Center for Academic and Personal Excellence) School, located at 2225 East Ajo Way in Tucson, is a specialized educational facility that operates in conjunction with the Pima County Juvenile Court Center. It is designed specifically for students who are currently placed within the juvenile detention system. Because of this unique setting, the school focuses on providing continuous educational services to youth who are temporarily removed from the traditional classroom environment, ensuring they do not fall behind in their academic progress while navigating legal proceedings.

The curriculum at the CAPE School is structured to be highly flexible and personalized to accommodate the transient nature of the student population. The school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as math, reading, and writing—while often integrating behavioral support and credit-recovery programs. By maintaining an academic structure within the detention environment, the school aims to keep students engaged in the learning process and better prepared for their eventual transition back into their home schools or alternative educational placements once they are released.

For more information, contact CAPE School-Detention at (520) 740-4704 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.