Tombstone High School in Tombstone, AZ, has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is approximately equal to the state average, with an enrollment of 453 students and 45% minority enrollment.
Math proficiency at the school is between 25–29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, showing a general decline from previous years when proficiency was higher.
Reading proficiency ranges from 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 40%, with scores fluctuating downward since 2019.
Science proficiency at Tombstone High School is 15–19%, below the state average of 24%, with a notable decline observed between 2021 and 2022.
The graduation rate is estimated between 85–89%, which is higher than the state average of 77%, while the school's overall ranking fell from #913 in 2022 to #1008 in 2023, positioning it within the bottom 50% of Arizona high schools.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tombstone High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Tombstone, AZ, encompassing approximately 508.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tombstone High School's student population of 461 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Motto
'Learning for Life'
School Rankings
Tombstone High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tombstone High School is 0.57, 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
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Yellow Jackets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tombstone High School's ranking?
Tombstone High School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tombstone High School often compared to?
Tombstone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tombstone High School?
The graduation rate of Tombstone High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Tombstone High School?
461 students attend Tombstone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tombstone High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tombstone High School?
Tombstone High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tombstone High School offer ?
Tombstone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tombstone High School part of?
Tombstone High School is part of Tombstone Unified District (4168).
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