What is an alternative school?  As defined by the Arizona State Board of Education an alternative school in Arizona serves six through twelfth graders who have not experienced consistent success in previous school settings. This alternative school distinction requires an annual certification approval process to ensure each alternative school aligns with the alternative school mission. EDGE High School has emphatically and successfully supported students — in grades 9-12 — since 1985.

Edge may be a good fit for students who:

  • Are bored with the pace of traditional school and want to get ahead.
  • Students who are behind on credit and need an opportunity to get caught up.
  • Students wanting more personalized instruction.
  • Student ready to take control of their education.
  • Students seeking a safe and supportive school community

EDGE High School, serving grades 9 -12, is the oldest alternative and charter school in Pima County. As a charter school – we are a public high school, tuition-free, and able to nimbly support our students in their academic goals and growth, with small classes and individual attention.

As an alternative school we offer an alternative to traditional education. We are an inclusive school community. And we focus on student learning.

Our alternatives to traditional education include flexible, shorter school days and a blended curriculum. We offer morning or afternoon class schedules and we focus on three classes at a time.

We offer a self-paced model and we troubleshoot for impediments to learning. We can and will assist with any learning support challenges, credit deficiencies and skill gaps. We meet with you 1:1 weekly, or even daily, to support academic goals and growth.

 

We recognize that everyone is unique. We work together towards academic success on equal footing. We are a judgement-free school zone and we believe in the potential of every one of our students.

We help our alternative high school students develop coping skills, recover credits, and engage in high school like never before. We earn the trust of our students and we strive together in our safe, supportive learning environment. We are always available.

Since 1985, we at EDGE High School have graduated thousands of kids, just like you,  in our alternative high school. You are never alone.

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!