Sahuaro High School is a public high school located in Tucson, Arizona, United States, part of the Tucson Unified School District. It is located on the far east side of the city at 545 North Camino Seco, just north of Vicksburg Street between Broadway and Speedway Boulevards.
Pcjted - Sahuaro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- 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 (23-24)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 - Sahuaro High School?
1 students attend Pcjted - Sahuaro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pcjted - Sahuaro High School students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pcjted - Sahuaro High School offer ?
Pcjted - Sahuaro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Sahuaro High School part of?
Pcjted - Sahuaro High School is part of Pima County Joint Technical Education District (89380).
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Sahuaro High School located?
Pcjted - Sahuaro High School is located in the Carriage Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Carriage Park.
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