About Pima Partnership Schools

About PIMA PArtnership Schools

Empowering Students for Success

At Partnership Schools, we’re dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to shape their own futures. Through rigorous, individualized learning in a caring environment, we ensure students in Southern Arizona graduate ready to excel in college, careers, and beyond.

Our Mission

The mission of Partnership Schools is to empower future leaders through quality middle school and high school education. We provide rigorous, individualized learning in a supportive environment to help students in Southern Arizona graduate and succeed in their college and professional careers.

About Our Founder

Our Story

History Of Pima Partnership Schools

Pima Prevention Partnership (PPP) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and was founded in 1992. PPP has been creating conditions for change among youths, families, institutions, and community groups. The focus of PPP is to support and help underserved adolescents and their families. Our schools are tuition-free charter schools for grades 6-12. Our dedicated teachers and support staff, small class sizes, and individualized learning plans help our students develop the skills they need to achieve success in school and beyond.

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1992

Founding of the countywide coalition

PPHS Front Door

2002

Initiated Pima Partnership High School

PPA Outside

2008

Established Pima Partnership Academy (Grades 6-8)

Quality Education With A Heart

Adminstration

Our dedicated leadership team at PPHS and PPA is committed to fostering academic excellence, promoting social-emotional growth, and building supportive learning communities. Through their vision and guidance, we strive to ensure every student feels valued, empowered, and prepared for future success.

Ian Kidd

Superintendent/Principal

Lupita Garcia

Student Data Manager

Abel Ramirez

Grants and Contracts Manager

Anna Helsel

Student Services Director