Cape School–jail High School in Tucson, AZ, serves grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 23 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, remaining stable since 2019.
Graduation rates improved significantly from 10% between 2013–2019 to 92% in 2023, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
Math proficiency was 50% in 2023, higher than the state average of 34%, but decreased from 64% in 2022, indicating recent declining math performance.
Reading proficiency reached 65% in 2022, higher than the state average of 40%, showing improvement after lower rates in earlier years.
The student body is entirely male and predominantly Hispanic (approximately 70%), with no significant changes in enrollment or socioeconomic composition over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
23 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤10%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
3%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape School-jail High School?
The graduation rate of Cape School-jail High School is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Cape School-jail High School?
23 students attend Cape School-jail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cape School-jail High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cape School-jail High School?
Cape School-jail High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cape School-jail High School offer ?
Cape School-jail High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cape School-jail High School part of?
Cape School-jail High School is part of Pima County Accommodation School District (4401).
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