Tucson International Academy Midvale

Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)

1625 W VALENCIA RD STE 109
TUCSON, AZ 85746

Charter School 127 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Tucson International Academy (TIA) Midvale is a public charter school located on the southwest side of Tucson, Arizona. Serving students in grades K–12, the school is part of a small, family-oriented network known for providing a structured, back-to-basics academic environment. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized attention, aiming to create a supportive community where teachers can tailor their instruction to meet the individual needs of their students.

Beyond its academic focus, TIA Midvale is recognized for its commitment to character development and safety, often highlighting a "no-nonsense" approach to discipline that aims to foster a respectful learning atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education, with a strong emphasis on core subjects and fundamental skills. By maintaining a tight-knit campus culture, the school strives to ensure that students feel seen and valued, positioning itself as a reliable alternative to larger, traditional district schools in the Tucson area.

127

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 Tucson International Academy Midvale
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	96
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
96 (75.6 %)
White
9 (7.1 %)
American Indian
7 (5.5 %)
Black
6 (4.7 %)
Two or More
6 (4.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)
Phone:	(520)792-3255
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	127
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

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 10