Charter schools in the Tucson Area
SchoolAddressPhoneGradesStudentsRatio*Enrollment deadlineAdministratorSchool focusAccreditation
Academic Success 2200 N. Dodge Blvd. 318-6734 1-12; K by readiness test varies; 99 max 1:8 Open registration; waiting list Susan H. Boyer Individualized academic mastery; 90 percent mastery required for grades K-3, 80 percent required for 4-12 Peach Springs School District
Academy of Tucson 2300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road 749-1413 6-12 300 1:15 Registration deadline: April 26, 2002; waiting list Shari Stewart College preparation NCA and Arizona State Board for
Charter Schools
Accelerated Learning Laboratory 5245 N. Camino de Oeste 743-1113 K-8 320 1:20 Open registration; waiting list for some classes David L. Jones Academic excellence through individualized instruction Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
ACE Charter High School 1901 N. Stone Ave. 623-5843 9-12 150 1:15 Open enrollment; waiting list Mary Melton, executive director; Sara MacDonald, principal Improvement of basic skills and preparation for world of work NCA and Arizona State Board for
Charter Schools
Allsport Academy 8570 E. 22nd Street 731-2150 6-8 50 1:5 Open registration Larry Simmons Excellence in mind and body Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
AmeriSchools Middle Academy 225 N. Country Club Road 322-5200 6-8 75 1:15 Open enrollment Beth Wisniewski A multi-aged, skills-based program for highly motivated students IdeaBanc Inc.
Arizona College Preparatory Academy 7444 E. Broadway 722-1200 9-12 150 1:18 Ongoing registration for fall 2002 Charlene Mendoza College preparatory, seminar-based program IdeaBanc Inc., AmeriSchools Academies, Ariz. State Board for Charter Schools
Aztlan Academy 100 W. 37th Street 884-1602 9 and 10 40 1:10 Open enrollment; waiting list Sister Judy
Bisignano		 Empowering students with skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as lifelong learners Project YES Inc.
BASIS School 3825 E. Second Street 326-6367 6-12 210 1:14 Registration deadline: Feb. 6, 2002 Olga V. Block College preparatory; science and classic liberal arts program Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Calli Ollin Academy 200 N. Stone Ave., third floor 882-3029 9-12 125 1:18 Open enrollment; waiting list Magdalena Verdugo Graduate people who are prepared to live in a multi-cultural world Chicanos por la Causa
Carden of Tucson 5260 N. Royal Palm
Drive		 293-6661 K-8 125 1:15 Registration began Jan. 7; waiting list for some classes Bette Jeppson Back-to-basics, phonics-based instruction Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Cesar Chavez Middle School 100 W. 37th Street 884-1602 6-8 87 1:10 Open enrollment; waiting list Sister Judy
Bisignano		 Empowering students with skills and attitudes necessary to succeed as lifelong learners Project YES Inc.
Children Reaching for the Sky 1844 S. Alvernon Way 790-8400 K-5 200 1:20 Registration deadline: April 2 Lee Griffin, CRS
superintendent		 Multi-cultural education and computer
technology		 Griffin Foundation
Children's Academy of Arizona 1346 N. Stone Ave. 620-1100 K-6 200 1:18 Currently registering students for 2002-2003 school year Sue Murphy Multi-age environment; learners are challenged to advance at individual skill levels Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Children's Success Academy 925 E. Bilby Road 799-8403 K-5 80 1:10 Open enrollment; waiting list Dr. Nanci R. Aiken, executive director Values-based education designed to develop problem-solving skills Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Civano Community School 10442 E. Wayne Moody Lane 731-3466 K-5 40 1:20 Registration deadline: July 19; waiting list Connie Erickson The emotional, social and cognitive development of children in a community Vail School District
Compass High School Inc. 8250 E. 22nd Street, Suite 128 296-4070 9-12 180 1:15 Open registration Debbie Ferguson Individualized, self-paced program that recognizes the uniqueness of each student Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Daisy Science
Academy		 2131 W. Ina Road, #6 797-9836 6-8 87 1:10 Open enrollment; waiting list for eighth grade Ilhan Varank Math and science Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Davis Education Center 5660 S. 12th Ave. 722-8130 1-8 140 1:20 July-January Thomas Glenn Integrates fine arts with Arizona's state academic standards Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Desert Mosaic School 5757 W. Ajo Highway 578-2022 K-12 165 1:16 Open registration; waiting list for some grades Mark Galindo Instruction provided to meet individual student needs Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Desert Rose Academy 40 W. Fort Lowell Road 696-0819 9-12 180 1:15 Waiting list, call for information Alisa Cook Flexible hours, individualized, computerized and accelerated academic opportunities Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Desert Springs
Academy		 10355 E. 29th Street 546-9966 K-8 150 1:18 Registration deadline March 31; waiting list Lydia A. Capara and Mary Kingsland Back to basics Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Desert Springs Academy 3833 E. Second Street 321-1709 K-6 98 1:14 Open registration Lydia A. Capara Back to basics Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Eastpointe High School 8495 E. Broadway 731-8180 9-12 150 1:9 Open registration; waiting list Larry M. Simmons Self-paced, excellent teacher/student ratio Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
EDGE Charter School 2555 E. First Street
1030 N. Alvernon Way
15500 S. Sahuarita Park
7441 S. Camino Cocoim		 881-1389 9-12 220 1:17 Open enrollment; waiting list Reese Millen Regular high school diploma and basic remediation curricula NCA accredited
Great Expectations Academy 1466 W. Camino Antigua
Sahuarita		 399-2121 K-6 150 1:18 to 1:20 Open registration; waiting list Beth Phillips Literacy-based curriculum Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Ha:San Preparatory and Leadership School 1333 E. 10th Street 882-8826 9-12 130 1:15 Open enrollment Alison Reeves Bi-cultural college preparatory Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Heritage Academy of Arizona 6188 E. Pima Street 886-6548 K-8 255 K=1:10;
1-2=1:20; 3-8=1:25		 Open enrollment Raena Janes Quality education where children can achieve their full academic potential Sponsored by Arizona Community Development Corp.
Hermosa Montessori Charter School 12051 E. Fort Lowell Road 749-5518 K-8 295 1:15 Registration deadline: February to early spring; waiting list Sheila Stolov Individualized instruction, mixed-age groupings with multi-sensory teaching materials American Montessori Society, Assoc. Montessori International and Ariz. State Board for Charter Schools
Highland Free School 510 S. Highland Ave. 623-0104 Ages 5-11 33 1:11 Ongoing enrollment; waiting list Nicholas J. Sofka, director Emphasis on self-paced learning, individualized curriculum, self-control, self-discipline and responsibility. Full-day kindergarten, extended-day programs and summer programs available for fee. Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Khalsa Montessori School 3701 E. River Road 529-3611 K-6 200 2:25 Open enrollment; waiting list Nirvair Khalsa Self-directed, hands-on Montessori education in a caring environment Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Laurent Clerc
Elementary School Inc.		 3902 N. Flowing Wells Road 292-9554 voice; TTY 292-2876 K-4 20; 35 max 1:10 Registration deadline: Dec. 31; waiting list Laura A. Blackburn, executive director Arizona academic standards taught in the visual modality using American Sign Language Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Luz Academy of Tucson 2797 N. Introspect Drive 807-5892 9-12 193 1:20 Open registration Robert R. Granado, principal Prepare our students for higher education Luz Social Services Inc.
Math & Science Achievement School 1557 W. Prince Road 293-2676 4-9 110 1:10 Open enrollment; waiting list Tatyana Chayka Emphasis on math and science while providing a superior education in all other areas Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Montessori de Santa Cruz School 2231 E. Frontage Road
Tubac		 398-0536 K-7 95 1:13 Open registration; waiting list for some levels Linda Floyd The school embraces the spirit and philosophy of Maria Montessori Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Montessori
Schoolhouse		 1301 E. Fort Lowell Road 319-8668 K-6 75 1:15 Ongoing enrollment; waiting list Regine Ebner Classic, hands-on, cognitive Montessori environment Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Mountain Rose Academy 3686 W. Orange Grove Road, #180 229-1777 9-12 190 1:15 Waiting list, call for information Catherine Kinghorn Flexible hours, individualized, computerized and accelerated academic opportunities Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
New West Schools 98 N. Oak Drive
Benson		 586-1976 K-12 125 1:15 Open registration Hank and Donna Payton Safe and productive school environment Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Old Pueblo Children's Academy 450 N. Pantano Road 296-1600 K-8 75 1:8 Open registration; waiting list on some levels with a lottery when a grade is at capacity Ronda McCarthy, Educational Director Back-to basic skills, life skills, social skills; includes full-day kindergarten and special education services Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Patagonia Community Montessori Charter School 316 W. Naugle Ave.
Patagonia		 (520) 394-9530 K-6 29 1:10 To be announced Patricia O'Dea;
Carolyn Shafer, business director		 Hands-on, individualized learning across the curriculum with an emphasis on character development Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Pima Partnership High School To be announced — opening Aug. 2002 791-2711 9-11 for '02-'03 100 1:15 Currently accepting students Harry Kressler All-inclusive with a focus on individualized work and community-based learning Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Pima Vocational High School 2801 E. Ajo Way
97 E. Congress St.		 740-4626
903-0102 		9-12 for ages 17-21 76 1:15 Open registration; waiting list on some levels Gloria Proo Students, ages 17-21, who would benefit from a school-to-work program that combines academics with work force development Pima County
Pimeria Alta High School 52 W. Calle de Las Tiendas
Green Valley		 399-0135 9-12 180 1:20 Open registration Sandra Potter Innovative technology/arts-based school with individually founded education plan Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
PPEP TEC High School 1840 E. Benson Hwy.
**See locations below		 1-800-573-7737 9-12 or ages 15-21 850 1:15 Open enrollment; waiting list at some sites Becky Edmonds Self-directed academic achievement, career development and work skill acquisition Project PPEP Inc.
Presidio High School 1695 E. Fort Lowell Road 881-5222 9-12 380 1:15 Open registration Thomas J. Drexel, Terry Garza Self-paced, accelerated curriculum focusing on post high school opportunities Association for Performance-Based Accreditation
Southern Arizona
Community Academy		 2470 N. Tucson Blvd. 319-6113 9-12 175 1:1† Open enrollment Abelardo Cubillas Jr. Rigorous academic program of humanities-based disciplines as well as mathematics and natural sciences Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Southgate Academy 850 W. Valencia Road 741-7900 K-10 500 1:25 plus an aide in each grade Open enrollment; waiting list in some grades Sherry D. Matyjasik Language arts and performing arts Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Southside Community School 2701 S. Campbell Ave. 623-7102 6-8 160 1:20, 1:25 maximum Registration deadline: April 15 Leo Francis Emphasis on personal and community responsibility Aprender Tucson and Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
TAG Elementary 8800 E. 22nd Street 296-0006 K-6 230 1:25; varies by grade Open enrollment Ron Hom Accelerated teaching beyond Arizona Academic Standards requirements for each class Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Transformational
Learning Centers		 2555 N. Stone Ave. 628-1404 K-12 60 1:15 Registration deadline: Feb. 4, 2002; waiting list Richard and Tina Giberti College preparatory, technologically enriched, math and science emphasis Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Tucson Academy of Leadership and Arts 210 E. Broadway 882-9144 K-8 140 1:20 Currently registering for 2002-2003 school year with openings available Theresa S. DiPietro, M.Ed. State standards are the foundation with curriculum based on core knowledge; leadership and arts are integrated Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Tucson Accelerated High School 7820 E. Wrightstown Road 722-4721 9-12 650 1:25 Open registration Mark D. Chandler College preparatory, vocational training and military training Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Tucson Country Day Charter School 9239 E. Wrightstown Road 296-0883 K-6 140 1:19 Open registration; waiting list for some classes Charlena Cutaia Promote the excitement of learning and desire to come to school Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Tucson Preparatory 1525 N. Oracle Road 622-4185 Ages 14-22 85 1:9 Open registration; waiting list Jody Sullivan Individualized, self-paced, competency-based; cash attendance incentive Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Tucson Urban League Academy 2305 S. Park Ave. 622-3651 6-12 154 1:20 Open registration Ernest Rose Back to basics skills and core knowledge; on-site special education; self-paced computerized instruction; integrated community learning partners Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Vail High School 9040 S. Rita Road, Suite 1270 762-2500 9-12 190 1:17 Registration deadline not set for 2002-2003; waiting list Carol Golembiewski School-to-work, computer technology and community Vail School District and North Central Accreditation
Vision High School 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz 741-8419 9-12 70 1:9 Registration deadlines: Aug. 1, Nov. 1 and March 1; waiting list Wilma Soroosh College preparatory Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
** PPEP TEC High School locations
12 E. Western Ave., Avondale
220 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande
10455 W. B St., San Luis
144 W. Main St., Somerton
1840 E. Benson Highway
4116 Avenida Cochise, Suites F&H, Sierra Vista
670 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
4140 W. Ina Road, Suites 118 and 122
8230 E. 22nd St.
8822 E. Broadway
658 Bisbee Ave., Willcox
203 Bisbee Road, Bisbee
1012 G Ave., Douglas
 *Teacher to student ratio
† 8 teachers; students make their own schedules with the school open 12 hours per day Compiled by Marlene Dekker and Johanna Eubank / Arizona Daily Star Staff