Tanque Verde High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the suburban community of Tanque Verde northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Tanque Verde is the only high school in the Tanque Verde Unified School District.
Serving 730 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 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tanque Verde High School's student population of 730 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Black, Green, Silver
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 0.45, 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
#185 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
730 students attend Tanque Verde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tanque Verde High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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