Desert Rose Academy Charter School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Desert Rose Academy Charter School

326 W Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Bottom 50%

Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Desert Rose Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 133 students
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: 20-24% (Btm 50% in AZ)
: Bottom 50%
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Rose Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Desert Rose Academy Charter School's student population of 133 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school / Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Desert Rose Academy Charter School
9	14
10	31
11	30
12	58

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Total Students

133 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School
2023	142
2022	140
2021	168
2020	187
2019	187
2018	177
2017	177
2016	177
2015	214
2014	212
2013	240
2012	264
2011	349
2010	352
2009	280
2008	216
2007	163
2006	143
2005	150
2004	176
2003	194

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

n/a

Year Founded

2001

School Calendar

School Rankings

Desert Rose Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Desert Rose Academy Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School
2022	#1466
2021	#1259
2019	#1894
2018	#1659
2017	#1606
2016	#952
2015	#586
2014	#1766
2013	#1576
2012	#1755
2011	#1741

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≤20%

35%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2022	20%	35%	20%
2021	20%	32%	20%
2019	20%	45%	20%
2018	30%	45%	30%
2017	20%	42%	20%
2016	20%	39%	20%
2015	30%	38%	30%
2014	24%	63%	24%
2013	24%	63%	24%
2012	15%	63%	15%
2011	10%	62%	10%

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≤20%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2022	20%	40%	20%
2021	20%	39%	20%
2019	20%	45%	20%
2018	20%	44%	30%
2017	20%	42%	20%
2016	50%	40%	50%
2015	69%	38%	69%
2014	54%	79%	54%
2013	69%	78%	69%
2012	54%	77%	54%
2011	54%	77%	54%

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≤20%

24%

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

17:1

American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	5%	5%	5%
2022	4%	5%	4%
2021	6%	5%	6%
2020	6%	6%	6%
2019	6%	6%	6%
2018	4%	6%	4%
2017	4%	6%	4%
2016	3%	5%	3%
2015	3%	5%	3%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	3%	5%	3%
2012	6%	5%	6%
2011	5%	7%	5%
2010	5%	6%	5%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2008	3%	5%	3%
2007	6%	6%	6%
2006	5%	7%	5%
2005	2%	7%	2%
2004	4%	8%	4%
2003	5%	8%	5%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2012	1%	3%	1%
2011	1%	3%	1%
2010	2%	3%	2%
2009	1%	3%	1%
2008	1%	3%	1%
2004	1%	2%	1%
2003	1%	2%	1%
2002	3%	2%	3%

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Hispanic

67%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	65%	47%	65%
2022	61%	47%	61%
2021	61%	46%	61%
2020	60%	45%	60%
2019	60%	45%	60%
2018	59%	45%	59%
2017	59%	45%	59%
2016	59%	45%	59%
2015	66%	45%	66%
2014	64%	44%	64%
2013	59%	43%	59%
2012	52%	43%	52%
2011	56%	42%	56%
2010	46%	41%	46%
2009	51%	41%	51%
2008	40%	42%	40%
2007	51%	41%	51%
2006	43%	39%	43%
2005	34%	38%	34%
2004	44%	37%	44%
2003	34%	36%	34%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	3%	6%	3%
2022	6%	6%	6%
2021	3%	6%	3%
2020	3%	5%	3%
2019	3%	5%	3%
2018	7%	5%	7%
2017	7%	5%	7%
2016	8%	5%	8%
2015	4%	5%	4%
2014	3%	5%	3%
2013	3%	5%	3%
2012	5%	5%	5%
2011	8%	5%	8%
2010	8%	6%	8%
2009	6%	6%	6%
2008	6%	6%	6%
2007	6%	5%	6%
2006	4%	5%	4%
2005	4%	5%	4%
2004	5%	5%	5%
2003	3%	5%	3%

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White

25%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	25%	35%	25%
2022	28%	35%	28%
2021	24%	36%	24%
2020	27%	38%	27%
2019	27%	38%	27%
2018	24%	38%	24%
2017	24%	38%	24%
2016	24%	39%	24%
2015	23%	40%	23%
2014	30%	41%	30%
2013	34%	42%	34%
2012	34%	42%	34%
2011	28%	42%	28%
2010	39%	44%	39%
2009	41%	44%	41%
2008	50%	44%	50%
2007	37%	45%	37%
2006	48%	47%	48%
2005	60%	48%	60%
2004	46%	48%	46%
2003	57%	49%	57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	4%	1%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	3%	3%	3%
2019	3%	3%	3%
2018	5%	3%	5%
2017	5%	3%	5%
2016	2%	3%	2%
2015	4%	2%	4%
2014	2%	2%	2%
2013	1%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.49

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	0.52	0.65	0.52
2022	0.55	0.65	0.55
2021	0.57	0.66	0.57
2020	0.57	0.65	0.57
2019	0.57	0.65	0.57
2018	0.59	0.65	0.59
2017	0.59	0.65	0.59
2016	0.59	0.65	0.59
2015	0.51	0.64	0.51
2014	0.50	0.64	0.50
2013	0.54	0.64	0.54
2012	0.62	0.64	0.61
2011	0.60	0.65	0.60
2010	0.63	0.64	0.63
2009	0.57	0.64	0.57
2008	0.59	0.63	0.59
2007	0.60	0.63	0.60
2006	0.59	0.63	0.59
2005	0.53	0.62	0.53
2004	0.60	0.63	0.60
2003	0.56	0.63	0.56

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20-24%

77%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2022	22%	77%	22%
2021	17%	76%	17%
2020	12%	76%	12%
2019	17%	78%	17%
2018	12%	78%	12%
2017	7%	78%	7%
2016	27%	80%	27%
2015	22%	79%	22%
2014	27%	77%	27%
2013	12%	76%	12%
2012	22%	78%	22%

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Eligible for

98%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	92%	39%	92%
2022	94%	29%	94%
2021	78%	42%	78%
2020	70%	43%	70%
2019	70%	43%	70%
2018	74%	42%	74%
2017	74%	42%	74%
2016	38%	33%	38%
2014	84%	36%	84%
2013	87%	37%	87%
2012	81%	36%	81%
2011	78%	36%	78%
2010	66%	38%	66%
2009	43%	39%	43%
2008	50%	29%	50%
2007	47%	32%	47%
2006	93%	37%	93%
2005	88%	40%	88%
2004	83%	37%	83%

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Eligible for

22%

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Desert Rose Academy Charter School	Arizona	Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District
2023	20%	7%	20%
2022	21%	2%	21%
2021	17%	9%	17%
2020	16%	7%	16%
2019	16%	7%	16%
2018	16%	9%	16%
2017	16%	9%	16%
2016	49%	11%	49%
2014	7%	14%	7%
2013	6%	10%	6%
2012	8%	11%	8%
2011	6%	10%	6%
2010	11%	8%	11%
2009	9%	10%	9%
2008	13%	9%	13%
2007	29%	9%	29%
2006	5%	8%	5%
2005	10%	8%	10%
2004	15%	8%	15%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Rose Academy Charter School's ranking?

Desert Rose Academy Charter School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Desert Rose Academy Charter School?

The graduation rate of Desert Rose Academy Charter School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.

How many students attend Desert Rose Academy Charter School?

133 students attend Desert Rose Academy Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Desert Rose Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Desert Rose Academy Charter School offer ?

Desert Rose Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Desert Rose Academy Charter School part of?

Desert Rose Academy Charter School is part of Desert Rose Academyinc. (79441) School District.

In what neighborhood is Desert Rose Academy Charter School located?

Desert Rose Academy Charter School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.

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Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 133 students
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education