Southgate Academy

Southgate Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
850 W Valencia Rd,  Tucson, AZ
Sunnyside Neighborhood
2.5
408 Students
D-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sylvia Calmelat
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
64.5%

Niche Grade

D+
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
45.5%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

1
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
44%
Science
2%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
473:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
79.1%
Economically disadvantaged
62.1%
Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Limited English proficient
19.2%
Native American
8.8%
White
7.1%
Black
3.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arizona 6 Students
Pima Community College 6 Students
Arizona State University 3 Students
Northern Arizona University 2 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 2 Students
California State University - Long Beach 1 Students
Grand Canyon University 1 Students
Arizona Christian University 1 Students
Arizona Culinary Institute 1 Students
Healthcare Career College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Liberal Arts and Humanities 2 Students
Psychology 1 Students
Pre-Law Studies 1 Students
Graphic Design 1 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 1 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 1 Students
Entrepreneurship 1 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 1 Students
Illustration 1 Students
Social Psychology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 24 Reviews
2.0 student
9/9/2025
I personally don’t like this school. If we get our recess taken away they make us sit in the sun for 15min maybe longer, i think this shouldn’t be allowed considering our weather is usually 90-100 degrees outside and usually depending on the student they might get nauseous or dizzy. Another reason i...
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1.0 parent
8/14/2025
Hello, so the special education really just began so I can't give that a high rating as of yet, when it comes to emotional support, it's been shown year after year that it's lacking and like you brush things off. Teaching wise, I don't feel like my kid is learning as much as they could, I also had a...
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5.0 parent
8/13/2025
My daughter has been at this school for 2 years now, and we love it! I love how all kids are required to wear uniforms as it makes all kids feel equal. Great school!
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5.0 parent
8/13/2025
My child is in Kindergarden. First experience in a school. She's very happy with her teacher and classmates. Shes never been a morning person but I have no problem getting her up when I tell her its time to go to school. Staff is very involved with the kids and seems everyone knows who she is.
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Southgate Academy

Southgate Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 850 W Valencia Rd in Tucson, AZ. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 408 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 0:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Southgate Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, and the graduation rate is 64.5%. The average home value in this area is $235,390. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tucson International Academy Midvale, Ombudsman - Charter Valencia, Toltecali High School, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southgate Academy.

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