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#870 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 43% in state
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3645 E PIMA ST, Tucson, AZ 85716
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tucson Unified Virtual Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Tucson Unified Virtual Academy 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Academy of TucsonPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Basis Tucson PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy - Country ClubCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy Online InstructionCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #32 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is a public school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 1,237 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #870 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
What grades does Tucson Unified Virtual Academy serve?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Tucson Unified Virtual Academy?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucson Unified Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tucson Unified Virtual Academy rank in AZ?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ranks #870 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Tucson Unified Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Tucson Unified Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tucson Unified Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tucson Unified Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 232-8770
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85716)
- 33,447
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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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