For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 212 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown are City High School and Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 E Pennington St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 W Congress St Fl 4
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-8451
Gr: 9-12 | 2,058 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson, AZ include City High School and Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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