Tanque Verde High School

4201 N Melpomene Way
Tucson, AZ 85749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, Tanque Verde High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Tanque Verde High School's student population of 712 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
712 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Tanque Verde High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanque Verde High School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#185 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tanque Verde High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tanque Verde 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tanque Verde 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
72%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tanque Verde High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Tanque Verde High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tanque Verde High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tanque Verde High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tanque Verde High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanque Verde High School's ranking?
Tanque Verde High School is ranked #185 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tanque Verde High School often compared to?
Tanque Verde High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sabino High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tanque Verde High School?
The graduation rate of Tanque Verde High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tanque Verde High School?
712 students attend Tanque Verde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Tanque Verde High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanque Verde High School?
Tanque Verde High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tanque Verde High School offer ?
Tanque Verde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tanque Verde High School part of?
Tanque Verde High School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) School District.

School Reviews

2   8/6/2019
Tanque Verde High School has been a disappointment as far as the special needs education goes. There is a big gap in communication and is not inclusive. My son is in the CBI classroom which is not ran as such. The administration at the school lacks knowledge of the special needs community, and sadly does not show much interest or care when I have voiced my concerns.
- Posted by Parent - Mel

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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