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.
Pcjted - Empire High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- 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 (15-16)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Black, Red
School Motto
Soaring with Distinction
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
45%
Black
(15-16)50%
5%
White
(15-16)50%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raven
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Empire High School?
2 students attend Pcjted - Empire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pcjted - Empire High School students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Pcjted - Empire High School offer ?
Pcjted - Empire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Empire High School part of?
Pcjted - Empire High School is part of Pima County JTED (89380) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Empire High School located?
Pcjted - 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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