Empire High School, also known as EHS, is a public high school in the Vail Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona. It is the first public high school in the United States to use all-wireless laptop technology and fully digital curriculum resources.
Serving 886 students in grades 9-12, Empire High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 886 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Empire High School's attendance zone, which encompasses the entire district, covers approximately 389.6 square miles in Tucson, AZ, with a typical drive to the school taking about 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge located 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Empire High School's student population of 886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring with Distinction
School Rankings
Empire High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empire High School is 0.62, 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
#146 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Raven
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire High School's ranking?
Empire High School is ranked #146 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Empire High School often compared to?
Empire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cienega High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empire High School?
The graduation rate of Empire High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Empire High School?
886 students attend Empire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Empire High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empire High School?
Empire High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Empire High School offer ?
Empire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Empire High School part of?
Empire High School is part of Vail Unified District (4413).
In what neighborhood is Empire High School located?
Empire High School is located in the Rita Ranch neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 10 other public schools located in Rita Ranch.
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