Sunnyside High School, opened in 1955, is home to two thousand students located on the south side of Tucson, Arizona. Sunnyside offers a variety of extracurricular programs, advanced placement courses, and specialized career and technical training programs. It is a part of the Sunnyside Unified School District.
Pcjted - Sunnyside 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- 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)
6 students
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
45%
American Indian
17%
5%
Hispanic
83%
48%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Blue Devils
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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pcjted - Sunnyside High School?
6 students attend Pcjted - Sunnyside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pcjted - Sunnyside High School students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Pcjted - Sunnyside High School offer ?
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pcjted - Sunnyside High School part of?
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School is part of Pima County Joint Technical Education District (89380).
In what neighborhood is Pcjted - Sunnyside High School located?
Pcjted - Sunnyside High School is located in the Gilbert neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Gilbert.
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