At a glance
Reported students
367
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
43.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Southgate Academy: 367 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
43.2:1 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
- 408
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.1:1
What the reported data says about Southgate Academy
Southgate Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Southgate Academy Inc. (79085). NCES reports 367 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 43.2:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (79.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (8.7%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southgate Academy
- 1How do the reported 43.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.5 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White7.1%
- Hispanic79.3%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0.5%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Southgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Academy Midvale Other · Charter · Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) | KG–12 | 134 | 1 mi |
| Sunnyside Online Success Academy Other · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) | KG–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Southside Community School Other · Charter · Aprender Tucson (79426) | KG–09 | 227 | 4.5 mi |
| Nosotros Academy Other · Charter · Nosotros Inc (79881) | KG–12 | 320 | 6.4 mi |
| Tucson International Academy Other · Charter · Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) | KG–12 | 137 | 6.5 mi |
| TIA West Other · Charter · Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) | KG–12 | 131 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southgate Academy
What grades does Southgate Academy serve?
Southgate Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Southgate Academy Inc. (79085).
How many students attend Southgate Academy?
Southgate Academy reported 367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 408 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southgate Academy?
The calculated ratio is 43.2:1, based on 367 students and 8.5 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 Southgate Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southgate Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Southgate Academy in?
Southgate Academy is part of Southgate Academy Inc. (79085), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southgate Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tucson International Academy Midvale (1 mi), Sunnyside Online Success Academy (2.6 mi), Southside Community School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.