For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,007 students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palo Verde are Amerischools Academy - Tucson, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy and Pcjted - Catalina High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Catalina High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amerischools Academy - Tucson
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 620-1100
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8770
Gr: K-12 | 1,184 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Pcjted - Catalina High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 232-8400
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 232-8400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Catalina High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-8400
Gr: 8-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ include Amerischools Academy - Tucson, Tucson Unified Virtual Academy and Pcjted - Catalina High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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