The Tohono Oʼodham High School is a high school in unincorporated Pima County, Arizona, in the Tohono Oʼodham Indian Reservation. Located along Arizona State Route 86, near Sells, it is operated directly by the Bureau of Indian Education.
Tohono O'odham High School serves 115 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Graduation Rate: 21-39%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tohono O'odham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tohono O'odham High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tohono O'odham High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tohono O'odham High School?
The graduation rate of Tohono O'odham High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Tohono O'odham High School?
115 students attend Tohono O'odham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tohono O'odham High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tohono O'odham High School?
Tohono O'odham High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tohono O'odham High School offer ?
Tohono O'odham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tohono O'odham High School part of?
Tohono O'odham High School is part of Tohono O'odham High School District.
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