At a glance
Reported students
131
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
134
TIA West: 131 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
13.6:1 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
- 119
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about TIA West
TIA West is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tucson. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979). NCES reports 131 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to 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 (78.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (9.2%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking TIA West
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.66 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
- 19.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
- White5.3%
- Hispanic78.6%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Other schools in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tucson International Academy Midvale
Other · Grades KG–12
134 reported students
Tucson International Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
137 reported students
Public schools near TIA West
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 Other · Charter · Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979) | KG–12 | 137 | under 0.1 mi |
| Nosotros Academy Other · Charter · Nosotros Inc (79881) | KG–12 | 320 | 2.2 mi |
| ASDB - Region 3 Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) | PK–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| ASDB - Tucson Campus Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) | KG–12 | 106 | 2.3 mi |
| ASDB - ELP Tucson Campus Preschool Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) | PK–PK | 19 | 2.3 mi |
| Tucson VIP - Inactivating in FY 21 Other · Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) | PK–PK | 0 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about TIA West
What grades does TIA West serve?
TIA West reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979).
How many students attend TIA West?
TIA West reported 131 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 119 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at TIA West?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 131 students and 9.66 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 TIA West a public, charter, or magnet school?
TIA West 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 TIA West in?
TIA West is part of Tucson International Academy Inc. (79979), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near TIA West?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tucson International Academy (under 0.1 mi), Nosotros Academy (2.2 mi), ASDB - Region 3 (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.