Cholla High School is a public high school, located on the West Side of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Cholla is a magnet high school in the Tucson Unified School District and serves over 1,700, students, grades 9–12. The school name originates from the cholla cactus, which is prominent throughout Tucson and Arizona.
Serving 1,575 students in grades 8-12, Cholla High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cholla High Magnet School serves the west part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 78.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cholla High School's student population of 1,575 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cholla High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cholla High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1793 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Charger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cholla High School's ranking?
Cholla High School is ranked #1793 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cholla High School often compared to?
Cholla High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tucson Magnet High School, Flowing Wells High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cholla High School?
The graduation rate of Cholla High School is 85%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Cholla High School?
1,575 students attend Cholla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cholla High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cholla High School?
Cholla High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cholla High School offer ?
Cholla High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cholla High School part of?
Cholla High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Cholla High School located?
Cholla High School is located in the A Mountain neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in A Mountain.
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