Sunnyside Unified School District

sunnyside unified school district is the second largest school district in tucson, arizona with approximately 16,813 students in the 2015-2016 school year. sunnyside covers 93.6 square miles and serves the southern part of the city of tucson and areas adjacent in pima county, including the san xavier reservation. during the 2013-2014 school year, 14,280 (84%) students qualify to receive free and reduced-price meals, 6,772 (40%) students classified as english language learners and approximately 1397 (8.3%) of sunnyside’s students are identified as homeless. approximately 14% of the district student population receives special education services. sunnyside was established in 1921 and serves families with children from birth to grade 12. the nationally recognized ocotillo early learning center is the district’s high quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood center serving children ages birth to five of all abilities in an inclusive, nurturing, stimulating environment. programs