Sahuaro High School

545 N Camino Seco
Tucson, AZ 85710
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,503 students in grades 8-12, Sahuaro High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sahuaro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Sahuaro High School's student population of 1,503 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Sahuaro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#777 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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≤20%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sahuaro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sahuaro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
34%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Sahuaro High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sahuaro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #777 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sahuaro High School?
The graduation rate of Sahuaro High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sahuaro High School?
1,503 students attend Sahuaro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sahuaro High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 20:1, 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
What school district is Sahuaro High School part of?
Sahuaro High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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