Sonoran Virtual Academy in Tucson, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sonoran Virtual Academy is a public school in Tucson, Arizona that is part of Daisy Education Corporation. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

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2325 W Sunset Rd

Tucson, AZ 85741 View local requests

https://sonoranschools.org/SVA?gclid=CjwKCAjw6MKXBhA5EiwANWLODH2Y6StlqCbgEA3uf8DryhDT48qEvogJJiERYf5OFDFIf0S3mQGEXRoCrfgQAvD_BwE

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Sonoran Virtual Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Cordon

Ms. Smith

Ms. Tammy

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Sonoran Virtual Academy Demographics

53%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

36%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sonoran Virtual Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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