Edge High School is a public alternative high school in Tucson, Arizona, operated by The Edge School, Inc. It operates two campuses in the Tucson area. Edge Himmel Park opened in 1985 and is named after the nearby city park. It is the largest campus and home to the administrative offices. Edge Northwest opened 2004.
Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Edge High School - Himmel Park ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edge High School - Himmel Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Edge High School - Himmel Park's student population of 105 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edge High School - Himmel Park ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edge High School - Himmel Park 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
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge High School - Himmel Park's ranking?
Edge High School - Himmel Park is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Edge High School - Himmel Park often compared to?
Edge High School - Himmel Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Pima Vocational High School, Pima Partnership School The by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edge High School - Himmel Park?
The graduation rate of Edge High School - Himmel Park is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Edge High School - Himmel Park?
105 students attend Edge High School - Himmel Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Edge High School - Himmel Park students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Edge High School - Himmel Park offer ?
Edge High School - Himmel Park offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edge High School - Himmel Park part of?
Edge High School - Himmel Park is part of Edge School Inc. The (4421) School District.
In what neighborhood is Edge High School - Himmel Park located?
Edge High School - Himmel Park is located in the Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Sam Hughes.
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