Tucson is a city in Pima county, Arizona • 480 Preschools • 287 Elementary Schools • 176 Middle Schools • 171 High Schools • 237 Public District Schools • 89 Public Charter Schools • 432 Private Schools • 758 Total Schools
STEM, Industry, Manufacturing, Construction, Public Safety, Humanities, and other programs
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Parochial & Secular Private Schools
Catholic
Our Mother of Sorrows School • PK – 8th grade • Accredited through the Western Catholic Education Association • 1:20 student to teacher ratio • Extracurriculars • Google Classroom & Google Suite • Writing, speaking, mathematics, religion, science, and social studies courses • Before and After School Day Care • Visual Arts club, STEM Club, Guitar Lessons, Math Club, Spanish Club
Salpointe Catholic High School • 9th – 12th grade • Offers 21 AP Courses • Nationally accredited STEM Program • Humanities Program • Many Co-Cirricular Clubs including Fishing Club, Yoga Club, Key Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, and More!
Santa Cruz Catholic School • K – 8th • Associated with The University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education and Notre Dame Pursuing Achievement Through Higher Education Programs
St Ambrose Catholic School • K-8th • Accredited through the Western Catholic Education Association • 1:1 Chromebooks/Google Classroom for 3rd-8th • Daily religion Classes • Sacramental Preparation for First Eucharist, reconciliation, and confirmation • After School Care • After School Sports • Mariachi • Tutoring
St Cyril Elementary School • K-8th • 15:1 Student Teacher Ratio • Chromebooks 3rd-8th • Smartboards in every classroom • 8th grade Spiritual Experience • 4-days in Northern Arizona • Mass over the Grand Canyon
Desert Christian Schools • PK – 12th • Senior exist project: All students required to complete a 30 hour project to graduate: Thesis, Leadership Program, or internship • STEM program • Dual enrollment program with Colorado Christian University
Carden Christian Academy • K-8th • Approved by the Mae Carden Foundation • Focus on character training and building mental stamina
The Gregory School • 5-12th • 15:1 student/teacher ratio • Creativity / Collaboration /Communication / Compassion / Community / Critical Thinking • Friday “Exploration Days”: Students sign up for courses that allow them to explore a subject more deeply or try something new entirely • Tutorial Program: academic help from teachers available during the school day multiple times per week • Advisory Program: small groups of students meet weekly with faculty advisors for academic planning • Personalized College Counseling • Writing Center: dedicated tutoring service for writing skills
Greenfield School • K-12th • Accelerated Learning School • “Learn Without Limits” Program • College Prep, Science and Technology, Journalism, Chinese Language Courses, Chemistry, Syntax and Semantics, and more
Tucson Waldorf School • PK – 8th • Curriculum based on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner • Accredited Member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America • Same teacher will follow a group of children from first through eighth grade so they have an in depth personal insight to the nature and needs of each student • Courses in Spanish, German, Handwork (sewing, etc), Woodworking, Gardening, Biodynamic Farming & Music
IB Schools
Canyon del Oro High School • IB Program • Advanced Placement - 21 courses • Dual Enrollment Program with Pima Community College and University of Arizona • Over 30 course options available
Cholla High School • IB Program • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program