Pepe Barron Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (15-16)
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)96%
45%
Black
(15-16)1%
5%
White
(15-16)3%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)60-79%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Luz Academy Of Tucson Inc (4427) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pepe Barron Academy?
The graduation rate of Pepe Barron Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 80%.
How many students attend Pepe Barron Academy?
74 students attend Pepe Barron Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pepe Barron Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Pepe Barron Academy offer ?
Pepe Barron Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pepe Barron Academy part of?
Pepe Barron Academy is part of Luz Academy Of Tucson Inc (4427) School District.
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