Las Puertas Community School

About Las Puertas Community School

Las Puertas Community School is a small, diverse school located in the heart of downtown San Diego. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students and families. Las Puertas offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that focuses on developing the whole child. The school has a strong emphasis on the arts, with music, art, and theater classes available to all students. Las Puertas also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after school programs.
The school is committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for its students. Las Puertas has a strong emphasis on building relationships and developing a sense of community among its students, faculty, and families. The school works hard to create an atmosphere of respect and appreciation for all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Las Puertas is a great place for students to grow and learn. The school provides a quality education that is both challenging and supportive. Las Puertas is committed to helping its students reach their full potential and become successful citizens.

Address:	100 W 37th St Tucson, AZ 85752
Phone:	(520) 546-9296
Site:	laspuertascommunityschool.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	76 students

Overview Las Puertas Community School

Las Puertas Community School serves 76 students in grades 6-10.
Las Puertas Community School 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 ≤10% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Las Puertas Community School

Las Puertas Community School 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 Las Puertas Community School is 0.30, 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.