Amphitheater High School, also known as Amphi High, is a public high school, located in northwest Tucson, Arizona, United States. Amphi is the flagship high school of Amphitheater Public Schools of Tucson, and serves grades 9???2. The school mascot is the panther, and the school colors are kelly green and white.
Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, Amphitheater 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amphitheater High School serves the southern part of the Tucson, AZ area, covering approximately 15.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amphitheater High School's student population of 996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
996 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amphitheater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amphitheater High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
67%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)99%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Kelly green, white, black
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amphitheater High School's ranking?
Amphitheater High School is ranked #1643 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Amphitheater High School often compared to?
Amphitheater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flowing Wells High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amphitheater High School?
The graduation rate of Amphitheater High School is 67%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Amphitheater High School?
996 students attend Amphitheater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Amphitheater High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amphitheater High School?
Amphitheater High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amphitheater High School offer ?
Amphitheater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amphitheater High School part of?
Amphitheater High School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Amphitheater High School located?
Amphitheater High School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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