Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

2101 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718-6508
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,088 students in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
8 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
5,088 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), which is ranked within the top 20% 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 88% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#64 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

67%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50%
24%
88%
77.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.9%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
6%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
30%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
54%
33%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,602 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,033 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$61 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,602
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,033
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7900
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Ventana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Manzanita School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 E Manzanita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7800
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Orange Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Esperero Canyon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
3435 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7650
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) manages 8 public schools serving 5,088 students.
What is the rank of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) is ranked #67 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
54% of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,033 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,088 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 88% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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