Compass High School

8250 E 22nd St # 128
Tucson, AZ 85731
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Compass High School serves 415 students in grades 9-12.
Compass High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Compass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Compass High School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
415 students
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School Rankings

Compass High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Compass High School is 0.59, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
44%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Graduation Rate
35-39%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compass High School's ranking?
Compass High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Compass High School?
The graduation rate of Compass High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Compass High School?
415 students attend Compass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Compass High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Compass High School offer ?
Compass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Compass High School part of?
Compass High School is part of Compass High School Inc. (79467) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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