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 1,881 students in grades 9-12, Cienega High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,881 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cienega High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Vail, AZ, covering approximately 389.6 square miles. The zone has a typical driving time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 16.8 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cienega High School's student population of 1,881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,881 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Cienega High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cienega High School is 0.61, 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
#396 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bobcat Pride
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cienega High School's ranking?
Cienega High School is ranked #396 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 97%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Cienega High School?
1,881 students attend Cienega High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% 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, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 Reviews
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