Mountain Rose Academy is a tuition free public high school in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Mountain Rose Academy serves the communities of Northwest Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley with an enrollment of 245 students.
Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Rose Academy 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 proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Rose Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mountain Rose Academy's student population of 170 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Mountain Rose Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Rose Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
Canyon Rose Academy strives to "Honor the Promise of Education" by:
- Providing an innovative environment
- Teaching students skills in the fundamentals
- Expanding how students learn and encouraging them to problem solve
- Creating life opportunities.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Rose Academy's ranking?
Mountain Rose Academy is ranked #1571 out of 1,921 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Rose Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Rose Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain Rose Academy?
170 students attend Mountain Rose Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mountain Rose Academy students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mountain Rose Academy offer ?
Mountain Rose Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Rose Academy part of?
Mountain Rose Academy is part of Mountain Rose Academy Inc. (10879) School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain Rose Academy located?
Mountain Rose Academy is located in the Orange Grove Mobile Country Club neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Orange Grove Mobile Country Club.
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