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University High School

421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,001 students in grades 8-12, University High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
University High School's student population of 1,001 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,001 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
University High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of University High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of University High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in University High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
14%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in University High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in University High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in University High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of University High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of University High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #1 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are University High School often compared to?
University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rincon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend University High School?
1,001 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of University High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is University High School located?
University High School is located in the Rincon University neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Rincon University.

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5   2/27/2023
Nice school w smart students.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • : 69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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