Tombstone High School
Tombstone High School serves 372 students in grades 9-12.
Tombstone High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Tombstone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Tombstone High School's student population of 372 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
Tombstone High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Tombstone High School is 0.57, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #924 out of 2120 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tombstone Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tombstone High School is Ctd - Tombstone High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Walter J Meyer School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tombstone Ctd - Tombstone High School Vocational School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-1210
0.1 miles
Yellow Jacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215 0.1 9-12 n/a - Tombstone Walter J Meyer School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 138 students10
1.0 miles
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2217 1 PK-8 138 - Sierra Vista Ctd - Buena High School Vocational School
Math: 31% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-1210
14.5 miles
5225 E. Buena School Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2869 14.5 10-12 n/a - Sierra Vista Buena High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 2,148 students10
14.6 miles
5225 E. Buena School Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714 14.6 7-12 2,148 - Sierra Vista Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre Alternative School Grades: 6-12
15.2 miles
100 S Colonia De Salud Suite,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006 15.2 6-12 n/a
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