Sahuaro High School is a public high school located in Tucson, Arizona, United States, part of the Tucson Unified School District. It is located on the far east side of the city at 545 North Camino Seco, just north of Vicksburg Street between Broadway and Speedway Boulevards.
Serving 1,250 students in grades 8-12, Sahuaro 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sahuaro High School serves the eastern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sahuaro High School's student population of 1,250 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,250 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sahuaro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sahuaro High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1234 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-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)82.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahuaro High School's ranking?
Sahuaro High School is ranked #1234 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuaro High School often compared to?
Sahuaro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sabino High School, Palo Verde High Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sahuaro High School?
The graduation rate of Sahuaro High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Sahuaro High School?
1,250 students attend Sahuaro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sahuaro High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sahuaro High School?
Sahuaro High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuaro High School offer ?
Sahuaro High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sahuaro High School part of?
Sahuaro High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Sahuaro High School located?
Sahuaro High School is located in the Carriage Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Carriage Park.
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