Cienega High School
Tel:
(520)762-2040
- Cienega High School serves 1,955 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Cienega High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cienega High School's student population of 1,955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,955 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cienega High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cienega High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #868 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 53% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vail Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cienega High School is Pantano High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Old Vail Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vail Pantano High School Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
0.0 miles
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520)762-2040 0.0 9-12 152 - Vail Old Vail Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 738 students
0.1 miles
13299 East Colossal Cave Road
Vail, AZ 85641
(520)762-2040 0.1 6-8 738 - Vail Acacia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 708 students
0.6 miles
12955 E. Colossal Cave Road
Vail, AZ 85641
(520)879-2200 0.6 PK-5 708 - Vail Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 741 students
1.3 miles
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520)879-3600 1.3 PK-5 741 - Tucson Esmond Station School Grades: PK-8 | 544 students
3.3 miles
9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520)879-3400 3.3 PK-8 544
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent teachers with dedication and passion, supportive learning environment, clean and tidy school grounds. - Posted by Student/Alumni - zoe |
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