La Paloma Academy-south

About La Paloma Academy-south

La Paloma Academy-South is an accredited private school located in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1987, the school provides a rigorous college preparatory education for students in grades 6-12. La Paloma Academy-South is committed to providing a challenging and engaging learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies. La Paloma Academy-South also offers a range of elective courses, including art, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including student clubs and organizations, sports teams, and community service opportunities.
La Paloma Academy-South is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and provides counseling and other resources to help students succeed. The school also offers a variety of support services, including academic advising, college counseling, and tutoring.
At La Paloma Academy-South, students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives. The school’s mission is to empower students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

Address:	5660 S 12th Ave Tucson, AZ 85715
Phone:	(520) 807-9668
Site:	lpatucson.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	385 students

Overview La Paloma Academy-south

La Paloma Academy-south serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
La Paloma Academy-south placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on La Paloma Academy-south

La Paloma Academy-south is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of La Paloma Academy-south is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.