Top Rankings
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 758 students in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Arizona.
Public High Schools in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Public High School in Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
962 Schools
# Students
758 Students
439,398 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
23,005 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
41%
46%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
37%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,257 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,600 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,257
$11,551
Spending / Student
$7,600
$11,452
Best Daisy Education Corporation DBA Sonoran Science Ac (79049) School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2325 W Sunset Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 665-3400
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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