Pima High School serves 305 students in grades 9-12.
Pima High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pima High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pima High School's student population of 305 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
305 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Pima High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pima High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
21%
46%

Black
1%
6%

White
74%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima High School's ranking?
Pima High School is ranked #1205 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pima High School often compared to?
Pima High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thatcher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pima High School?
The graduation rate of Pima High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Pima High School?
305 students attend Pima High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pima High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pima High School?
Pima High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pima High School offer ?
Pima High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pima High School part of?
Pima High School is part of Pima Unified District (4220) School District.
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