Compass High School

8250 E 22nd St # 128
Tucson, AZ 85731
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 415 students in grades 9-12, Compass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Compass High School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
415 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Compass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Compass High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
32%
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≤20%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
44%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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35-39%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass High School's ranking?
Compass High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass High School?
The graduation rate of Compass High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Compass High School?
415 students attend Compass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Compass High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Compass High School offer ?
Compass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Compass High School part of?
Compass High School is part of Compass High School Inc. (79467) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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