Mission & Vision

Mission

The PCAE-Edge Program’s mission is to provide an alternative to traditional education for youth who have dropped out of the public school system or are at risk of doing so, and are seeking educational services along with counseling support in order to complete their secondary education.

Vision

Success for Every Student, Every Day!

Values

Trust

At Edge, we believe that learning is built on trusting relationships.

Service

At Edge, we believe that service is a cornerstone to a caring community.

Responsibility

At Edge, we believe in developing responsible students and community members.

Respect

At Edge, we believe in respecting all individuals.

Joy

At Edge, we believe in building joy in the lives of our students.

Choice

At Edge, we believe each of us has a choice to take charge of our education.

Our History

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Edge High School Old Brochure
1985

Pima County Adult Education Group Effort (EDGE) Credit Recovery Project for high school at-risk youth

1994

Arizona passes Charter school law

Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
1995

Pima County Adult Education (PCAE) applies for charter school status for EDGE – Approved

Non profit heart with words inside
1997

PCAE receives approval for non-profit corporation status for EDGE. EDGE becomes an independent organization with a governing board.

Edge High School renovation
1997

EDGE Himmel Park opens at 2555 East 1st Street in central Tucson

Edge HS Northwest campus
2004

EDGE Northwest opens at 231 West Giaconda Way in Northwest Tucson

Edge High School entrance
2008

EDGE celebrates the renovation of the Himmel park campus

2011

Arizona State Board for Charter Schools renews Edge’s authorization for 20 years

Animated 20 years anniversary
2015

EDGE’s 20th Anniversary as a charter school in Arizona

Part of us what makes us amazing is our incredible staff and teachers.

Meet Our Team!