La Paloma Academy
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About La Paloma Academy
La Paloma Academy is a private school in Tucson, Arizona that serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Founded in 2007, the school provides a college preparatory program and emphasizes core values such as respect, responsibility, and compassion. La Paloma Academy is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment for students to grow and develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including advanced placement courses, honors classes, and a variety of electives. In addition, the school has a strong focus on the arts, offering students the chance to participate in theater, choir, orchestra, and art classes. La Paloma Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, student government, and community service.
La Paloma Academy has a strong commitment to academic excellence and provides a supportive learning environment for all students. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and preparing them for success in college and beyond. La Paloma Academy is an excellent choice for families looking for a high-quality education for their children.
Address:
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712Phone:
(520) 721-4205
Site:
Grades:
Charter School
Enrollment:
712 students
Overview La Paloma Academy
La Paloma Academy serves 712 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
La Paloma Academy 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 20% (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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on La Paloma Academy
La Paloma Academy 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 is 0.56, 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.
