Cienega High School
Cienega High School serves 1,879 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cienega High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cienega High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cienega High School's student population of 1,879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,879 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 114 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cienega High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cienega High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #270 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 53% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vail Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Old Vail Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vail Pantano High School Grades: 9-12 | 109 students
0.0 miles
12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Wa
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040 0.0 9-12 109 - Vail Old Vail Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 722 students
0.1 miles
13299 East Colossal Cave Road
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040 0.1 6-8 722 - Vail Acacia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
0.6 miles
12955 E. Colossal Cave Road
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2200 0.6 PK-5 643 - Vail Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
1.3 miles
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600 1.3 PK-5 697 - Tucson Esmond Station School Grades: PK-8 | 606 students
3.3 miles
9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400 3.3 PK-8 606
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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