Cienega High School is a public high school in Pima County, Arizona. It opened in the fall of 2001 with approximately 400 students. It is a member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association's 5A Conference. Cienega is currently the largest school in the Vail Unified School District in terms of student enrollment.
Serving 1,872 students in grades 9-12, Cienega High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,872 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cienega High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cienega High School's student population of 1,872 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Navy Blue, Copper
School Rankings
Cienega High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cienega High School is 0.60, 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
#220 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cienega High School's ranking?
Cienega High School is ranked #220 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cienega High School often compared to?
Cienega High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Empire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cienega High School?
The graduation rate of Cienega High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Cienega High School?
1,872 students attend Cienega High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cienega High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cienega High School?
Cienega High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cienega High School offer ?
Cienega High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cienega High School part of?
Cienega High School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
Excellent teachers with dedication and passion, supportive learning environment, clean and tidy school grounds.
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