400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tucson Magnet High School serves 3,216 students in grades 8-12.
Tucson Magnet High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 3,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tucson Magnet High School's student population of 3,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
3,216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
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School Rankings

Tucson Magnet High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tucson Magnet High School is 0.51, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1314 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
68%
46%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
16%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Graduation Rate
84%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Tucson Magnet High School?

The graduation rate of Tucson Magnet High School is 84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.

How many students attend Tucson Magnet High School?

3,216 students attend Tucson Magnet High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Tucson Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucson Magnet High School?

Tucson Magnet High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Tucson Magnet High School offer ?

Tucson Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12

What school district is Tucson Magnet High School part of?

Tucson Magnet High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 3,216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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