Desert Springs Academy
Tucson, AZ 85748
Phone: (520) 321-1709
Fax: (520) 321-9316
District: Desert Springs Academy
6
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades K-5 • 120 students
Desert Springs Academy, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a charter elementary school. It has received a GreatSchools rating of 6 out of 10 based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Desert Springs Academy is a charter school in the Desert Springs Academy school district located in Tucson, AZ. The principal of Desert Springs Academy is Sandra Shoffner. As of 2015, the students are 52% Hispanic; 37.8% White, non-Hispanic; 6.1% Black, non-Hispanic; and 4.1% Multiracial.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52% | 52% | 44.1% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 37.8% | 37.8% | 40.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | — | — | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | 0.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 4.8% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| English learners | — | 4.1% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tucson | AZ | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Crow Creek Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tucson | AZ | 7.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Spanish Trail/Harrison Area | Tucson | AZ | 3.4 mi | |
| 2 | Foothills | Tucson | AZ | 5.9 mi | |
| 3 | Reid Park and Zoo Area | Tucson | AZ | 8.8 mi | |
| 4 | Allegro | Tucson | AZ | 9.7 mi | |
| 5 | Artistic District | Tucson | AZ | 10.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Davis Monthan AFB | 6.5 mi. |