Sahuarita High School is a high school located in Sahuarita, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Sahuarita Unified School District. The school is located a few miles south of Tucson.
Serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12, Sahuarita High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sahuarita High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sahuarita, AZ, covering approximately 509.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 39.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sahuarita High School's student population of 1,215 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,215 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Motto
Success Through High Standards, Expectations and Support.
School Rankings
Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita High School is 0.55, 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
#639 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahuarita High School's ranking?
Sahuarita High School is ranked #639 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuarita High School often compared to?
Sahuarita High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walden Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% 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 Sahuarita High School?
The graduation rate of Sahuarita High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Sahuarita High School?
1,215 students attend Sahuarita High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sahuarita High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sahuarita High School?
Sahuarita High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita High School offer ?
Sahuarita High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sahuarita High School part of?
Sahuarita High School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411).
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