Very Good
#604 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 30% in state
Sky Islands
High School · Blue Adobe Project (89871) · Tucson, AZ
A Blue Adobe Project (89871) charter high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 E 14TH ST, Tucson, AZ 85711
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sky Islands 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 27 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sky Islands 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$52,358
Median home value
$248,600
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Academy for Education & DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Palo Verde High Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 8–12 | 1.3 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Canyon Rose AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Mary Meredith K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 25 | 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.
Blue Adobe Project (89871)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,043NCES 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.
Sky Islands is listed in Blue Adobe Project (89871); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sky Islands
Sky Islands is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Blue Adobe Project (89871), serving approximately 81 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sky Islands
What grades does Sky Islands serve?
Sky Islands serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sky Islands?
Sky Islands has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
How does Sky Islands rank in AZ?
Sky Islands ranks #604 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sky Islands's MySchoolScout rating?
Sky Islands has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Sky Islands?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sky Islands has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sky Islands a charter school?
Yes, Sky Islands is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sky Islands a Title I school?
No, Sky Islands is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (520) 382-9210
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 85711)
- 41,201
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 85711; 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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