Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Howenstine High School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)50-59%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howenstine High School?
The graduation rate of Howenstine High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Howenstine High School?
141 students attend Howenstine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Howenstine High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howenstine High School?
Howenstine High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howenstine High School offer ?
Howenstine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Howenstine High School part of?
Howenstine High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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