Exploring and evaluating who you are and what you want in this life never gets old. High school is an excellent time to start the journey. We can help.
We are Edge.
At Edge, we believe you have a choice in your education. Our focus is supporting your growth every way we can and helping you achieve your individual goals.
Edge provides:
- an alternative to traditional education
- an inclusive school community
- a student-first focus on individual learning and growth
Being a part of the Edge community means getting dedicated, personal support from teachers, staff, counselors, and your peers.
In our small school, we are all here to support each other and grow together.
We help each and every Edge student meet their individual goals. Check out how we do it:
The Edge Difference
| EDGE HIGH SCHOOL | OTHER SCHOOLS | |
| Class size | 22 students or fewer | 30 students or more |
| Total school enrollment | Himmel Park 170 / Northwest 75 | 1,500 or more |
| Flexible Schedule | AM/PM Sessions, 4.5 hour day | One session, 6 or more hours |
| Campuses | Central Tucson
Northwest Tucson |
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| Counseling Services | 50 student to 1 counselor | 300 student to 1 counselor |
| Transportation | 30-Day Sun Tran passes provided to those who qualify | School bus system |
| Computer resources | 1 to 1 in the classroom | Fewer computers in the classroom, mostly computer lab |
| Learning resources | Student choice – Text book or computer based | School selected no student choice |
| School Community | Everybody knows your name and is here to help you succeed | Only teachers and assigned counselors |
Our vision at Edge could not be more straightforward — success for every student, every day! We do whatever it takes to bolster your success in high school and in maximizing your graduation goals. We’ve been around since 1985 and we’ve helped thousands of students like you. We can do this — together!
EDGE is a Cognia accredited, tuition-free, charter high school, with two campuses in the greater Tucson area. We provide an alternative to traditional education, meeting the diverse learning and life needs of our students with our blended curriculum and flexible morning or afternoon class schedules. Our high-quality, passionate teachers are dedicated to individualized instruction in our small academic classes. Be you. With us. At EDGE!