Sonoran Virtual Academy in Tucson, AZ

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arizona other enrollment

39th percentile

Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

379

Sonoran Virtual Academy: 69 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

8.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 145
Teachers (FTE): 7
Student–teacher ratio: 20.7:1

What the reported data says about Sonoran Virtual Academy

Sonoran Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tucson. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049). NCES reports 69 students for 2024–25.

Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sonoran Virtual Academy

1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.9%
Students with disabilities: 9%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White37.7%
Hispanic33.3%
Black15.9%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Multiracial10.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson

Other · Grades KG–12

689 reported students

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Public schools near Sonoran Virtual Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Other · Charter · Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049)	KG–12	689	under 0.1 mi
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center Other · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)	PK–PK	136	1.2 mi
Academy of Math and Science Other · Charter · Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc. (79961)	KG–12	580	2.7 mi
Flowing Wells Digital Campus Other · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)	KG–12	31	2.9 mi
Amphi Academy Online Other · Amphitheater Unified District (4406)	KG–12	128	3.4 mi
MUSD Early Learning and Resource Center Other · Marana Unified District (4404)	PK–12	150	3.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sonoran Virtual Academy

What grades does Sonoran Virtual Academy serve?

Sonoran Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049).

How many students attend Sonoran Virtual Academy?

Sonoran Virtual Academy reported 69 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 145 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sonoran Virtual Academy?

The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 69 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Sonoran Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sonoran Virtual Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Sonoran Virtual Academy in?

Sonoran Virtual Academy is part of Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sonoran Virtual Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson (under 0.1 mi), Emily Meschter Early Learning Center (1.2 mi), Academy of Math and Science (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.