At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
STAR Academic High School: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 280
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about STAR Academic High School
STAR Academic High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Tucson. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Sunnyside Unified District (4407). NCES reports 265 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 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 (83.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (7.5%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking STAR Academic High School
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.2 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 1 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
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic83.8%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
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.
Other schools in Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert View High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,102 reported students
Sunnyside High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,258 reported students
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
284 reported students
Summit View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
403 reported students
Santa Clara Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
422 reported students
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
435 reported students
Public schools near STAR Academic High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJCTED - Star Academic High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Toltecali High School High · Charter · CPLC Community Schools dba Toltecalli High School (80032) | 09–12 | 126 | 0.3 mi |
| PCJTED - Aztec Middle College Desert Vista High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Alta Vista High School High · Charter · American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vi (80995) | 09–12 | 495 | 1.7 mi |
| PCJTED - Pueblo High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 1 | 1.7 mi |
| Pueblo High School High · Tucson Unified District (4403) | 08–12 | 1,821 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about STAR Academic High School
What grades does STAR Academic High School serve?
STAR Academic High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Sunnyside Unified District (4407).
How many students attend STAR Academic High School?
STAR Academic High School reported 265 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 280 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at STAR Academic High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 265 students and 12.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is STAR Academic High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
STAR Academic High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sunnyside Unified District (4407) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is STAR Academic High School in?
STAR Academic High School is part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near STAR Academic High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PJCTED - Star Academic High School (under 0.1 mi), Toltecali High School (0.3 mi), PCJTED - Aztec Middle College Desert Vista (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.