Amphitheater High School, also known as Amphi High, is a public high school, located in northwest Tucson, Arizona, United States. Amphi is the flagship high school of Amphitheater Public Schools of Tucson, and serves grades 9–12. The school mascot is the panther, and the school colors are kelly green and white.
Pcjted - Amphitheater 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (10-11)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
7%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(10-11)100%
42%
Black
(10-11)n/a
5%
White
(10-11)n/a
42%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Amphitheater High School?
1 students attend Pcjted - Amphitheater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pcjted - Amphitheater High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pcjted - Amphitheater High School offer ?
Pcjted - Amphitheater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Amphitheater High School part of?
Pcjted - Amphitheater High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Amphitheater High School located?
Pcjted - Amphitheater High School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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