Pima Rose Academy is a public charter high school in Tucson, Arizona. Mission Statement: Pima Rose Academy, as an alternative high school providing credit recovery for students with poor academic ...
Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Pima Rose 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pima Rose Academy's student population of 491 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pima Rose Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pima Rose Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1939 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
Canyon Rose Academy strives to "Honor the Promise of Education" by:
- Providing an innovative environment
- Teaching students skills in the fundamentals
- Expanding how students learn and encouraging them to problem solve
- Creating life opportunities.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima Rose Academy's ranking?
Pima Rose Academy is ranked #1939 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pima Rose Academy?
The graduation rate of Pima Rose Academy is 25-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Pima Rose Academy?
491 students attend Pima Rose Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pima Rose Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pima Rose Academy offer ?
Pima Rose Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pima Rose Academy part of?
Pima Rose Academy is part of Pima Rose Academy Inc. (90997) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pima Rose Academy located?
Pima Rose Academy is located in the Irvington neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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