Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tia West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tia West's student population of 131 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Tia West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tia West is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Hispanic
79%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
5%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tia West's ranking?
Tia West is ranked #1391 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tia West?
The graduation rate of Tia West is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tia West?
131 students attend Tia West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tia West students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tia West?
Tia West has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tia West offer ?
Tia West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tia West part of?
Tia West is part of Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) School District.
In what neighborhood is Tia West located?
Tia West is located in the Haven Ridge neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Haven Ridge.
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