Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

701 W Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705-1547
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Amphitheater Unified District (4406) 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 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,448 students in Amphitheater Unified District (4406). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Amphitheater Unified District (4406) have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
10,448 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
669 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Amphitheater Unified District (4406), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#195 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
44%
40%
27%
24%
83%
77.8%
(2022-23)
49.1%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
43%
49%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
44%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,222 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,710 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$180 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$175 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,222
$14,457
Spending / Student
$16,710
$13,869

Best Amphitheater Unified District (4406) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Del Oro High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 W Calle Concordia
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5560
Gr: 9-12 | 1,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Ironwood Ridge High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2475 W Naranja Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,539 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Lulu Walker School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Coronado K-8 School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1351 E Limberlost Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 696-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
L M Prince School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
La Cima Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Helen Keeling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2837 N Los Altos Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Amphitheater High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Amphitheater Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) manages 18 public schools serving 10,448 students.
What is the rank of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) is ranked #201 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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)?
44% of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Amphitheater Unified District (4406) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Amphitheater Unified District (4406)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,710 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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