Catalina Foothills High School

4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Catalina Foothills High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Catalina Foothills High School's student population of 1,855 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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School Rankings

Catalina Foothills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catalina Foothills High School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#286 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catalina Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catalina Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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5%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
55%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Catalina Foothills High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Catalina Foothills High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Catalina Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Catalina Foothills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catalina Foothills High School's ranking?
Catalina Foothills High School is ranked #286 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catalina Foothills High School?
The graduation rate of Catalina Foothills High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Catalina Foothills High School?
1,855 students attend Catalina Foothills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Catalina Foothills High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catalina Foothills High School?
Catalina Foothills High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catalina Foothills High School offer ?
Catalina Foothills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Catalina Foothills High School part of?
Catalina Foothills High School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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