Sahuarita High School
Tel:
(520)625-3502
- Sahuarita High School serves 914 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Sahuarita High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sahuarita High School's student population of 914 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 914 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sahuarita High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sahuarita High School is 0.56, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1417 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 38% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sahuarita Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sahuarita High School is Walden Grove High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sahuarita Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sahuarita Intermediate School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sahuarita Sahuarita Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 746 students
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350 West Sahuarita Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520)625-3502 0.0 3-5 746 - Sahuarita Sahuarita Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 778 students
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350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520)625-3502 0.0 6-8 778 - Sahuarita Sahuarita Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 709 students
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350 W Sahuarita Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520)625-3502 0.0 PK-2 709 - Sahuarita Copper View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 588 students
0.2 miles
16200 S. Starlight View Lane
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520)625-3502 0.2 PK-5 588 - Sahuarita Anza Trail Grades: K-8 | 1386 students
0.8 miles
15490 South Rancho Sahuarita B
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520)625-3502 0.8 K-8 1386
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