Tia East

TIA East is a charter public school located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of just 72 students, the school offers a small, intimate setting that can be very nurturing. The school’s MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and state ranking of 1880 out of 2029 schools indicate there is room for academic growth and development.

Students here perform at a 24% proficiency rate in ELA and a 5% proficiency rate in math, highlighting areas where the school is focusing on improvement. TIA East is situated in a vibrant city neighborhood where the median household income is $63,687, and the median home value is $291,400. Approximately 44% of the neighborhood’s population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is at 17.6%.

The school is deeply embedded in a community that values education and works to support its students in their academic journey.

With an enrollment of 72 students, Tia East is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Tia East is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.