Sabino High School in Tucson, AZ, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 863 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 29%, which is lower than the state average of 34% but higher than the district average of 22%, while reading proficiency ranges between 45–49%, higher than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency is between 10–14%, placing Sabino High School in the bottom 50% statewide.
The graduation rate is 93%, which is higher than both the state average of 77% and the district average of 82%, ranking Sabino High School among the top 20% in Arizona for graduation rates.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 938 students in 2022 to 863 students in 2023, while minority enrollment remains at 53% of the student body, indicating a diverse demographic composition for this Tucson public high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sabino High School serves the northeast part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 28.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sabino High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sabino High School's student population of 816 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Love Purple, Live Gold!
School Rankings
Sabino High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sabino High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
49%
33%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Sabercats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabino High School's ranking?
Sabino High School is ranked #731 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sabino High School often compared to?
Sabino High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanque Verde High School, Sahuaro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sabino High School?
The graduation rate of Sabino High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Sabino High School?
816 students attend Sabino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sabino High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sabino High School?
Sabino High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sabino High School offer ?
Sabino High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sabino High School part of?
Sabino High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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