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#1477 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Edge High School - Northwest
High School · Edge School Inc. the (4421) · Tucson, AZ
A charter high school in Tucson, AZ where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2555 E 1ST ST, Tucson, AZ 85716
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 15.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edge High School - Northwest score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Edge High School - Northwest sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,009
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Canyon Del Oro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,737 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edge School Inc. the (4421)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Edge High School - Northwest is listed in Edge School Inc. The (4421); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edge High School - Northwest
Edge High School - Northwest is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Edge School Inc. the (4421), serving approximately 61 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,477 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edge High School - Northwest
What grades does Edge High School - Northwest serve?
Edge High School - Northwest serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Edge High School - Northwest?
Edge High School - Northwest has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
How does Edge High School - Northwest rank in AZ?
Edge High School - Northwest ranks #1,477 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Edge High School - Northwest's MySchoolScout rating?
Edge High School - Northwest has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edge High School - Northwest?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edge High School - Northwest has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edge High School - Northwest a charter school?
Yes, Edge High School - Northwest is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Edge High School - Northwest a Title I school?
No, Edge High School - Northwest is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 877-9179
- 4-Year Graduation
- 15.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85716)
- 33,447
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85716; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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