For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 126 students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sam Hughes are Teenage Parent Program - Tapp, Pcjted - Tapp High School and Edge High School - Himmel Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 13%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Teenage Parent Program - Tapp, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #33.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ include Teenage Parent Program - Tapp, Pcjted - Tapp High School and Edge High School - Himmel Park.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Sam Hughes, Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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