For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 933 students in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sunnyside are Toltecali High School, Star Academic High School and Southgate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 26%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southgate Academy, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toltecali High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 807-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Star Academic High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5093 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-2300
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ include Toltecali High School, Star Academic High School and Southgate Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Sunnyside, Tucson public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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