Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District

701 W Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705-1547
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,396 students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
12,396 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
845 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#246 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
83%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
219 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
335 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,427 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
47%
# Black Students
615 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
5,320 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
43%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
419 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
106
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
723
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
808
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
806
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
861
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
812
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
856
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
926
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
934
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
957
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,251
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,156
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,059
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,141
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,130 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,950 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$136 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,130
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,950
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Amphitheater Unified District (4406)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Grades: PK-6
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 913 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon Del Oro High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,616 students
Rank: #88.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #99.
Lulu Walker School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Ironwood Ridge High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students
Rank: #1111.
Coronado K-8 School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: #1212.
Amphi Online
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-12
| 349 students
Rank: #1313.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1414.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1515.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1616.
Frances Owen Holaway Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 N Cherry Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1717.
L M Prince School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1818.
La Cima Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #1919.
E C Nash School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Kelso St
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Amphitheater High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #2222.
Amphitheater Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District manages 22 public schools serving 12,396 students.
What is the rank of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District is ranked #247 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
44% of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,950 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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